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Garnacha Blanca grape
Garnacha Blanca is a white grape known for pear, herbs, mineral. Its best-known homes are Spain.
Origin and history
A white mutation of Garnacha (Grenache), which comes from Spain, probably Aragón; it spread across north-east Spain and southern France.
Where it grows
Terra Alta and Priorat in Catalonia, Rioja and Navarra; Roussillon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the southern Rhône in France.
Structure
Full body, lowish acidity and high alcohol, with a rounded, weighty texture.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: pear, green apple, fennel, herbs and stone. With age: honey, nuts, aniseed and baked apple.
Ageing
Most drink within 2–4 years; top Terra Alta and Châteauneuf blancs can age 10 years.
Also known as
Grenache Blanc (France), Garnatxa Blanca (Catalonia).
Good to know
Terra Alta holds one of the world's largest concentrations of Garnacha Blanca; in Roussillon it is used in sweet vins doux naturels.
Wine regions for Garnacha Blanca
Garnacha Blanca wines to try
Real bottles from The Wine Library.
Bodegas Roda Roda I Blanco
Rioja · Viura, Garnacha Blanca
Modern white Rioja: textured, mineral and finely oaked.
Food: Grilled fish, chicken
Edetària Edetària Selecció Blanc
Rich, textured Garnacha Blanca with fennel, white fruit and a chalky, saline finish.
Food: Grilled fish, roast pork, rice dishes
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