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
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 Rioja
Star of great Spanish reds: signature Tempranillo, elegant and complex, with notes of ripe cherry, plum, leather, vanilla and tobacco from American oak ageing. Classification by age: fruity Joven, balanced Crianza, ample Reserva, deep, silky Gran Reserva (5 years, 2 in barrel). Some fresh Viura whites and generous rosés. Spain's first DOCa (1991), 3 sub-zones (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental), 93.
What are the typical flavors of the Garnacha grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 23% of Garnacha
- OakPresent in 23% of Garnacha
- Non oakPresent in 22% of Garnacha
- Red fruitPresent in 22% of Garnacha
- SpicesPresent in 21% of Garnacha
- Black fruitPresent in 21% of Garnacha
- Dried fruitPresent in 18% of Garnacha
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Garnacha
- OakyPresent in 15% of Garnacha
- VanillaPresent in 15% of Garnacha
- VegetalPresent in 15% of Garnacha
- FloralPresent in 15% of Garnacha
- CherryPresent in 14% of Garnacha
- SmokePresent in 14% of Garnacha
- EarthyPresent in 14% of Garnacha
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Garnacha
- TobaccoPresent in 14% of Garnacha
- LicoricePresent in 14% of Garnacha
- LeatherPresent in 14% of Garnacha
- PepperPresent in 14% of Garnacha