{"api":{"host":"https:\/\/pinot.decanter.com","authorization":"Bearer ZDNmNmQ5MjAxZDNmZGVlM2I2MWNmNzk1NmMzYTMzNDAzYmY3ZDJkZjBkMTk5ZTQ5OTM5YWQ5YzYwMWQzMWRiMg","version":"2.0"},"piano":{"sandbox":"false","aid":"6qv8OniKQO","rid":"RJXC8OC","offerId":"OFPHMJWYB8UK","offerTemplateId":"OFPHMJWYB8UK","wcTemplateId":"OTOW5EUWVZ4B"}}

PREMIUM

Expert’s Choice: Spanish Garnacha

The variety is enjoying a reawakening, with a new audience discovering its virtues. This selection celebrates its diversity too, with examples from both established producers and emerging stars.

There’s a hint of the biblical about Garnacha’s renaissance. The variety that was once looked down on as too quick to oxidise, too alcoholic, too rustic, has become a prodigal child – celebrated for its originality, and often for its finesse.

The reason for this transformation? The quality of the old vines from isolated vineyards, abandoned for their lack of profitability and ease of handling. Important, too, are the dedicated growers and winemakers interpreting their terroir with sensitivity.


Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for 18 distinctive Spanish Garnacha wines



See tasting notes and scores for 18 distinctive Spanish Garnacha wines


Related content

Best Spanish wines under £20

Garnacha is on a roll in Rioja: 10 wines to try

New-wave Rioja: panel tasting results

Latest Wine News