5 Spanish Garnacha from Decanter's panel tasting

A varied but impressive set of results for the often overlooked Garnacha (Grenache), proving that there are many good things to say about this diverse Spanish wine. See the best rated wines and the wines available in China.

Wines

Parés Baltà, Hisenda Miret Garnatxa, Penedès, Spain 2013 Parés Baltà, Hisenda Miret Garnatxa, Penedès, Spain 2013

Parés Baltà, Hisenda Miret Garnatxa, Penedès, Spain 2013

85

Commended

Smoky oak aromatics lead into dark cooked fruit palate with aniseed and fine herbs. Clean, very friendly, suave, and enjoyable.

Parés Baltà, Indigena, Penedès, Spain 2013 Parés Baltà, Indigena, Penedès, Spain 2013

Parés Baltà, Indigena, Penedès, Spain 2013

85

Commended

Intense red berry Grenache aromas in a full, powerful structured style. Well-handled oak and a long, round, supple finish.

Gratavinum, 2πr, Priorat, Spain 2009 Gratavinum, 2πr, Priorat, Spain 2009

Gratavinum, 2πr, Priorat, Spain 2009

86

Recommended

Great textbook Priorat, with power and sensuality, roundness and firmness, velvetiness and capacity to age.

Bodega San Francisco Javier, Palacio de Sada Crianza, Navarra, Spain 2011 Bodega San Francisco Javier, Palacio de Sada Crianza, Navarra, Spain 2011

Bodega San Francisco Javier, Palacio de Sada Crianza, Navarra, Spain 2011

95

Outstanding

Discreet, restrained, and elegant, with classic red berry fruit and lovely floral hints. Well structured, finely grained, sensual, deep, and complex. Top Garnacha fruit.

Arrayán, La Suerte, Méntrida, Spain 2012 Arrayán, La Suerte, Méntrida, Spain 2012

Arrayán, La Suerte, Méntrida, Spain 2012

95

Outstanding

Pale in colour but impressively full of flavour. Vivid, characterful, mid-weight, with long finish. Glorious texture. An original. Fresh!