Cinsault

About this grape variety

A southern French red grape used principally in Provence and Languedoc rosé blends, where it contributes pale colour, gentle structure and red-fruit aromatics. Cinsault is also a key blending component for Châteauneuf-du-Pape and increasingly appears as a varietal — old-vine Cinsault from Itata in Chile and from South African producers shows the grape's surprising depth and elegance when treated seriously.

Frequently asked questions

How many Cinsault wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Cinsault across Portuguese online retailers — 112 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Cinsault wines?

Cinsault wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Provence, Rhône, Languedoc-Roussillon, Algarve, Alentejo.

What is Cinsault?

A southern French red grape used principally in Provence and Languedoc rosé blends, where it contributes pale colour, gentle structure and red-fruit aromatics. Cinsault is also a key blending component for Châteauneuf-du-Pape and increasingly appears as a varietal — old-vine Cinsault from Itata in Chile and from South…