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.
5 Spanish Garnacha from Decanter's panel tasting
Wines
Parés Baltà, Hisenda Miret Garnatxa, Penedès, Spain 2013
85
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
85
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
86
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
95
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
95
Pale in colour but impressively full of flavour. Vivid, characterful, mid-weight, with long finish. Glorious texture. An original. Fresh!