Wines made from Garnacha grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Garnacha as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
More informations about the variety Garnacha
More informations about the region of Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
What are the typical flavors of the Garnacha grape variety?
- CreamPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- EarthPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- CassisPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- CaramelPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- ToastyPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- MintPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- PrunePresent in 2% of Garnacha
- FigPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- CedarPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Garnacha
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- OakPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- Baking spicePresent in 2% of Garnacha
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Garnacha
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Garnacha
News about the grape variety Garnacha
Decanter magazine latest issue: January 2022
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Decanter guide to picnicking for wine lovers
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Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021
In a year when travel was almost impossible, wine has been a fine companion. In terms of varieties I have been drinking a vinous A to Z: everything from Albillo (Cebreros) to Zibibbo (Pantelleria, Italy). Specifically I have been enjoying Cariñena from Priorat and Rioja, plus Garnachas – white, red and hairy – from Terra Alta, Rioja and Gredos, as well as Greek Xinomavro from Naoussa and Xarel.lo from Catalunya. Scroll down for Sarah Jane Evans MW’s top 10 wines of 2021 Not forgetting Menc ...