Garnacha Blanca (Spain)
Garnacha Blanca is a white wine grape related to the red grape Garnacha.
In France, the grape is called Grenache Blanc.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Lime |
 Grapefruit |
 Pear |
 Flowers |
 Herbs |
 Anise |
 Salt |
Citrus. Lemony. Green Plum. Pear. White Flowers. Herbs. Anise. Salty Minerals.
Profile
Garnacha Blanca wines are full bodied, with low acidity and an oily character:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - Low | ||
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Food Pairing
 Olive Oil |
 Salads |
 Vegetables |
 Asparagus |
 Tapas |
 Pasta |
 Seafood |
 Sushi |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
Garnacha Blanca is very food friendly.
Mediterranean. International. Indian. Asian.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Fresh Green Herbs. Green Salads. Vinegar.
Asparagus. Artichokes. Cucumber. Tomatoes.
Tapas. Paella. Garlic Seafood.
Fried White Fish. Sushi. Sashimi. Wasabi.
Green Curry. Sweet Chili. Moroccan Tagine.
Chicken Satay. Turkey. Pork.
Cheese:
Manchego. Cheddar.
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The Ideal Glass
The Montrachet glass is perfect for full-bodied white wines such as:
The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of aged wines.
The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop, and minimise the risk for it to be over-concentrated.
About Garnacha
Garnacha Blanca originated in Spain, probably as a mutation of the red Garnacha.
It is majorly found in Catalonia (Terra Alta), Aragon, Rioja and Navarra regions.
From Spain, it spread to France (Rhône Valley and Châteauneuf-du-Pape) where Grenache Blanc is typically used to balance the honeyed richness of Roussanne.
Garnacha Blanca can stand on its own but oftest used as blend.
Wine Region Rioja
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Rioja is a famous wine region in the north-central part of Spain.
The region is best known for the Red Rioja Wine: a blend of the "Grape of Spain" Tempranillo, along with other fruity additives like Garancha, Mazuelo, and Graciano.