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James Suckling
A rather ethereal garnacha peluda (hairy grenache) with bright, ruby color. Lots of racy strawberries, fresh cranberries and some vivid pomegranate and lovely baking spices. Transparent, medium-bodied palate, but full of flavors, with some ripe raspberries and strawberries to close. Soft, fresh and not demanding. From organically grown grapes. Vegan.
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
The highest wine growing zone in Spanish Cataluña, Terra Alta is south of Priorat and Montsant. Here growers are following the trends of Priorat, recovering Garnacha blanca vines for white wines and focusing on quality red blends.