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Garnacha Peluda

Red wine grape variety

Garnacha Peluda — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red cherry, blackberry, herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on red-cherry and blackberry fruit with dried-herb tones.
  • Check tannin as medium with moderate acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Garnacha Peluda profile
  • Medium tannin with medium acidity

Aromas

Signature

red cherryblackberryherbal note

Common

plumspice notefloral note

Occasional

earth note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Catalonia · Terra Alta · Roussillon
  • Classic styles: Hairy-leaf mutation of Garnacha Tinta adapted to dry Mediterranean conditions with slightly fresher balance · Red-black fruit profile with medium tannin and moderate acidity
  • Style examples: Terra Alta Garnacha Peluda · Catalan blend featuring Garnacha Peluda

Common questions

Is Garnacha Peluda a red or white grape variety?
Garnacha Peluda is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Garnacha Peluda smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Garnacha Peluda include red cherry, blackberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Garnacha Peluda most often confused with in blind tasting?
Garnacha Peluda is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Garnacha Peluda grown?
Classic regions for Garnacha Peluda include Catalonia, Terra Alta and Roussillon.

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