GARNACHA is probably the most widely planted variety of red wine grape in the world. It loves the Sun, ripens late, and needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain, the southern parts of Portugal and France, Marocco and the island of Sardinia.
Call it what you want: Garnacha, Grenache Noir, Cannonau, Garnatxa or Tinto Aragonés. This grape welcomes food and blends well with other other grapes. Flexible at any age, it can be subtle and juicy when young or as powerful and versatile as an MMA bruiser in the form of an old vine Chateauneuf or Priorato.
Well made - its always drinkable - spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate, sometimes smoky, often earthy with easy tannins and solid alcohol!
These pages are dedicated to this kick ass grape and to all you GARNACHISTAS out there. Join in, drink BIG and spread the love...
If you dig juicy Spanish reds from places like Campo de Borja, Calatayud or Carinena or more powerful red blends from Terra Alta, Montsant or Priorat you could be ... a Garnachista.
So too if the word Rhone makes you smile as you reach for spicy Cote du Rhone and Vacqueyras or a big Gigondas and Chateauneauf-du-Pape you are ... a Garnachista
So come out and admit it you are not a sipper because Garnacha is tough to sip - these are drinking wines - food wines that you gulp down with big meals and loud friends.
So are you a GARNACHISTA! ?
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