The sweetness of a wine really depends on the winemaking process. If the grapes are fermented to completion, nearly all of the grapes natural sugars turn into alcohol. Grenache is usually used to produce dry wines with no residual sugar.
However, Grenache is considered to be very fruity tasting, which can fool your taste buds into believing it is sweet. Grenache is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world and is popular throughout Southern Rhone (France), where it is used as a major component in Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.
Grenache loves dry, hot weather and is also popular throughout Spain and Australia. Acidity and tannins are usually mild and the wines often have aromas of black pepper, fig, jam, clove, and can be earthy as well.
However, Grenache is considered to be very fruity tasting, which can fool your taste buds into believing it is sweet. Grenache is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world and is popular throughout Southern Rhone (France), where it is used as a major component in Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.
Grenache loves dry, hot weather and is also popular throughout Spain and Australia. Acidity and tannins are usually mild and the wines often have aromas of black pepper, fig, jam, clove, and can be earthy as well.
More on Grenache: http://www.winemcgee.com/blog/2010/02/10/wine-grape-varietals-chenin-blanc-dolcetto-gamay-gewurztraminer-granache-gruner-veltliner/