Garnatxa
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Catalan Garnatxa, Grenache (Catalonia)
Garnatxa is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, strawberry, white pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Carignan.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-cherry/strawberry core with herb-spice lift.
- Check warm alcohol with medium-plus body and moderate tannin.
Confidence signals
- Ripe red-fruit and spice cue
- Warm medium-plus structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Priorat · Terra Alta · Catalonia
- Classic styles: Catalan garnatxa expression with ripe red-fruit and herb profile · Medium-plus bodied red with warm alcohol and moderate tannin
Common questions
Is Garnatxa a red or white grape variety?
Garnatxa is a red wine grape variety.
What does Garnatxa smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Garnatxa include red cherry, strawberry and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Garnatxa?
Documented tells for Garnatxa: Look for red-cherry/strawberry core with herb-spice lift. and Check warm alcohol with medium-plus body and moderate tannin..
What is Garnatxa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Garnatxa is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Garnatxa grown?
Classic regions for Garnatxa include Priorat, Terra Alta and Catalonia.