Wines made from Garnacha grapes of Cariñena
Discover the best wines made with Garnacha as a single variety or as a blend of Cariñena.
More informations about the variety Garnacha
Generous, warm reds with an evolving ruby robe, smooth tannins and an ample palate, showing intense aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, candied raspberry), garrigue, dry herbs, spices, liquorice and sun-drenched notes. Also in luscious rosés and sweet wines (Banyuls). Absolute star of Priorat DOQ, pillar of Rioja DOCa, Garnacha de Aragón, Campo de Borja DO, Calatayud DO and Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC. Aragonese autochthonous variety, one of the most planted worldwide.
More informations about the region of Aragon
Historic Aragón (DO since 1932), birthplace of Carignan (Cariñena here). Yet Garnacha dominates: fleshy, sun-soaked reds with signature notes of candied red fruit (cherry, raspberry), spices, pepper, garrigue and balsamic notes, round tannins and opulence. Many old vines. Also dense, tannic Cariñena (Mazuelo), supple Tempranillo.
What are the typical flavors of the Garnacha grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Garnacha
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Garnacha
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Garnacha
- OakPresent in 6% of Garnacha
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Garnacha
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Garnacha
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Garnacha
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Garnacha
- FloralPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Garnacha