The Garnacha grape is a very Spanish variety that has been present in our country since the time of the Kingdom of Aragon, when it reached its greatest splendor.
The name of the Garnacha grape comes from the Italian word "vernaccia", whose origin comes “Vernazza”, a town within the Liguria region, famous for its wines.
Among other names that the Garnacha grape has received, it is worth highlighting: Aragonesa, Cannonau, Garnache, Uva di Spagna, Toledo, Tintilla and Garnaccho Negro.
It is one of the Spanish grapes with the largest vineyard area in the world. It occupies the third place of the grapes with the biggest area planted in Spain, after Tempranillo and Airén.
The Garnacha grape rises from its own ashes - A fashionable variety in Spain
During the 1980s and 1990s, the production and consumption of the Garnacha grape fell considerably, in part, due to the popularity and success of the Tempranillo variety. The Garnacha grape was considered of low quality and not very productive, being discredited and mistreated in the wine sector.
The Garnacha grape acquired the bad reputation of producing wines with a tendency to oxidation and that it was a grape only valid to accompany and add nuances to other grapes with better barrel aging.
It was a time when other foreign varieties such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot were cropped, occupying large tracts of vineyard plots in Spanish territory.
However, since the beginning of the new millennium, the Garnacha has been regaining prestige, re-emerging from its own ashes like the phoenix. At present, it is one of the most fashionable varieties in Spain.
Today's consumers are tireless seekers of authenticity, of the expression of the land, and they demand native grapes capable of transmitting the true essence of the terroir.
The Garnacha grape variety brings fruity notes and freshness to the wines made with it, wines loaded with personality, capable of describing the history of the place of origin. Therefore, wines made with Garnacha grapes are a trend in Spain and are recognized worldwide.
Characteristics and properties of the Garnacha grape
The Grenache grape is a native Spanish variety original from Aragon. It is a very strong and vigorous grape, capable of withstanding the inclemencies and difficulties presented by dry and stony soils and adverse weather conditions such as wind and droughts.
A very prolific grape in dry and temperate soils, well adapted to the Mediterranean climate of Spain. It is capable of adapting to heights of up to 2,000 meters.
The bunches of Garnacha grapes are large, conical and tight. It is obtained in late harvest.
Garnacha grape wines
It is a very versatile grape, capable of producing a wide variety of wines (red, white, rosé, sweet, etc.).
Very fruity wines are obtained from the Garnacha grape, with notes of red fruits and high acidity. Garnacha grape wines are characterized by expressing the essence of the land, silkiness, elegant and voluminous. They are soft wines with pleasant final nuances on the palate.
Garnacha grape types
There are a total of 5 different varieties of Garnacha grape: red Garnacha, hairy Garnacha, red Garnacha, white Garnacha and Tintorera. We are going to describe the main ones:
Red Garnacha
It is one of the types of grape with the greatest presence in vineyard plots around the world. Its versatility allows it to be used in the production of red, rosé and sweet wines. The wines obtained from red garnacha grape are characterized by being very aromatic, pale red in color, good body and high alcohol content.
White Garnacha
The wines made from the white Grenache grape have a great Mediterranean character. They are wines that express the balance between oxidative nuances in their production and the late maturity of the bunches, giving them unique nuances and personality. They are very aromatic white wines, full-bodied and with yellow and golden tones.
Garnacha Tintorera or grape "Tintorera"
The Garnacha Tintorera grape is also known as Alicante Bouschet and is obtained after crossing the Bouschet and Garnacha Tinta grape varieties. It has a characteristic very bright purple colored pulp. The wines it produces are of very intense color and dry extract. It is used mainly in blends, mixed with other varieties. The wines have fruity and floral aromas, with good acidity.
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