Garnacha Peluda
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Lledoner Pelut
Garnacha Peluda is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, blackberry, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Carignan.
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
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Catalonia · Terra Alta · Roussillon
- Classic styles: Hairy-leaf mutation of Garnacha Tinta (#4461) adapted to dry Mediterranean conditions with slightly fresher balance · Red-black fruit profile with medium tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Garnacha Peluda a red or white grape variety?
Garnacha Peluda is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Garnacha Peluda?
Documented tells for Garnacha Peluda: Anchor on red-cherry and blackberry fruit with dried-herb tones. and Check tannin as medium with moderate acidity..
What is Garnacha Peluda most often confused with in blind tasting?
Garnacha Peluda is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Garnacha Peluda grown?
Classic regions for Garnacha Peluda include Catalonia, Terra Alta and Roussillon.