Grape Varieties
Main grape varieties for the fortified wines are Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc. All grape varieties allowed for red, rosé or white Côtes du Rhône (a total of 18 varieties in addition to the Grenaches) are also allowed as accessory grape varieties for Rasteau AOC, and are limited to a total of 10%. Red Rasteau is typically produced from 100% Grenache Noir.
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