International Grenache Day (September 15th, 2023)
Quick facts When is it? September 16th, 2016 September 15th, 2017 September 21st, 2018 September 20th, 2019 September 18th, 2020 September 17th, 2021 September 16th, 2022 September 15th, 2023 September 20th, 2024 September 19th, 2025 What's the date pattern? Third Friday of September What's the hashtag? #InternationalGrenacheDay Who founded it? Grenache Association Have we missed something? Deep within Aragon, a region in the north of Spain, a deep purple-red jewel dangles in bunches from among vibrant green leaves. It has grown in the warm sun of its native land, filling with a characteristic berry type sweetness and just a touch of spiciness that makes it incredibly interesting to fans of wine. This is the Grenache Grape, which was at one time known as the Red of Aragon (Tinto Aragonés). International Grenache Day celebrates the august history of this grape and the contributions it has made to some of the world’s most delightful wines. History of Inter...