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Garnacha Blanca (Spain)

Garnacha Blanca is a white wine grape related to the red grape Garnacha.

In France, the grape is called Grenache Blanc.

Garnacha Blanca Flavors

Citrus. Lemony. Green Plum. Pear. White Flowers. Herbs. Anise. Salty Minerals.

Lemon
Lemon
Lime
Lime
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Pear
Pear
Flowers
Flowers
Herbs
Herbs
Anise
Anise
Salt
Salt

Garnacha Blanca Profile

Garnacha Blanca wines are full bodied, with low acidity and an oily character:

SUGAR:Dry 3g/l
BODY:Medium - Full
FRUIT:Medium
ACIDITY:Medium - Low
ALCOHOL:11.5-13.5% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
10-12°C (50-54°F)

Garnacha Blanca Food Pairing

Garnacha Blanca is very food friendly.

Mediterranean. International. Indian. Asian.

Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Salads
Salads
Vegetables
Vegetables
Asparagus
Asparagus
Tapas
Tapas
Pasta
Pasta
Seafood
Seafood
Sushi
Sushi
Fish
Fish
Chicken
Chicken
Turkey
Turkey
Pork
Pork

Excellent Pairings

Fresh Green Herbs. Green Salads. Vinegar.
Asparagus. Artichokes. Cucumber. Tomatoes.
Tapas. Paella. Garlic Seafood.
Fried White Fish. Sushi. Sashimi. Wasabi.
Green Curry. Sweet Chili. Moroccan Tagine.
Chicken Satay. Turkey. Pork.

The Ideal Glass for Garnacha Blanca

The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines.

The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine.

The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas.

Garnacha Blanca Cheese Pairing

Brie or Camembert

These creamy, rich cheeses complement the full, round mouthfeel of a full-bodied Garnacha Blanca. The buttery flavors in both the wine and the cheese enhance each other beautifully.

Gruyère and Comté

The nutty, slightly sweet flavors of these cheeses pair well with the complex fruit and oak characteristics of a full-bodied white wine. The firm cheese texture adds a pleasant contrast to the richness of the wine.

Munster And Époisses

A rich and pungent washed-rind cheese provides a bold contrast to the refinement of a full-bodied Garnacha Blanca.

Aged Gouda

Aged Gouda, with its caramel and butterscotch notes, matches the depth and complexity of a full-bodied Garnacha Blanca. The wine’s acidity helps balance the cheese’s rich flavors.

Havarti

The creamy and mild flavor of Havarti pairs well with the rich and buttery texture of a full-bodied Garnacha Blanca, making for a delightful and balanced pairing.

Aged Cheeses

The crystalline texture and savory, nutty flavor of aged chesses will complement the undertones of a full-bodied Garnacha Blanca.

If You Like Garnacha Blanca

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Chardonnay (France)
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Marsanne (France)
Pinot Blanc (France)
Rioja White Oaked (Spain)
Rosazzo (Italy)
Roussanne (France)
Sémillon (France)
Trajadura (Portugal)
Treixadura (Spain)
Viognier (France)

Wine Region Rioja

Localización de La Rioja Vineyards

Rioja is a famous wine region in the north-central part of Spain. It is Spain’s largest red wine producing region with over 600 wineries and an annual production of over 400 million bottles.

The Rioja region is a denominación de origen calificada, "Qualified Designation of Origin (D.O.Ca)", the highest category in Spanish wine regulation.

Rioja wines ares made from grapes grown in La Rioja and Navarre, and the Basque province of Álava.

The key appellations are Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental (previously Rioja Baja).

Rioja


Rioja Alta (Rioja High)

Rioja Alta

Rioja Alta is Located on the western side of Rioja. It has an Atlantic climate, and its soils consist of iron-rich clay mixed with limestone. Thanks to the elevation and cooler temperatures, Rioja Alta wines have more tannin and higher acidity than Rioja Oriental, and they are often more elegant.


Rioja Alavesa

Rioja Alvesa

Rioja Alavesa is the smallest of the Rioja regions. It is located between the Ebro River and the rocky mass of the Sierra Cantabria. The wines bear a high resemblance to the wines of Rioja Alta with high tannins and high acidity.

The vineyards here are located at high altitudes, resulting in cooler temperatures that aid in the acquisition acid levels and good colour. The soil is rich in chalky clay, limestone and sand.


Rioja Oriental (Rioja East)

Rioja Oriental

The wines from Rioja Oriental (Rioja East), formerly the Rioja Baja (Rioja Low) are fruit-forward and the wineries focus on wines designed to drink young.


Red Wines

The region is best known for high-quality Rioja Wines.

A typical Rioja blend consists of 60% Tempranillo ("the Grape of Spain") and 20% Garnacha along with other fruity additives like Mazuelo (Cariñena) and Graciano.

White Wines

Viura (Macabéo) is the dominant white grape in Rioja, accounting for 70% of white varieties.

Viura is also found in France, particularly in Roussillon and the Languedoc, where it is called Maccabeo or Maccabeu.

Nine white varieties is allowed to use in white Rioja: Viura, Malvasía Riojana, Garnacha Blanca, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Maturana Blanca, Tempranillo Blanco and Torrontés.


DOCa Rioja (La Rioja)

Rioja was the first Spanish wine region to obtain DO status in 1925. In 1991, it was promoted to DOCa (Qualified Designation of Origin), a higher category reserved for wines maintaining a proven consistency and quality over a long period of time.


Black GrapesWhite Grapes

Black Grapes

88% Tempranillo
  2% Garnacha
  2% Cariñena
  2% Graciano

White Grapes

70% Viura (Macabeo)
12% Tempranillo Blanco
  5% Verdejo
  4% Garnacha Blanca
  3% Sauvignon Blanc
  2% Malvasía

Red WinesWhite Wines

Red Wine

Rioja Joven
Rioja Crianza
Rioja Reserva
Rioja Rosado

White Wine

Viura (Macabeo)
Garnacha Blanca
Rioja Blanco
Rioja Blanco Reserva
Tempranillo Blanco

SoilClimate

Soil

Rioja Alta:
Alluvial.
Calcareous Cay.
Ferrous Clay.

Rioja Alavesa:
Calcareous Clay.
Limestone and Sand.

Rioja Oriental (Baja):
Alluvial.
Ferrous Clay.

Climate

Hilly Riverbanks.
Altitude: 350 - 650m.

Moderate Mediterrian Climate.
Atlantic Winds.
Sierra de Cantabria Mountains.
Ebro River.

Rioja Soil


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