Albet i Noya
Just outside Sant Pau d'Ordal, on the Can Vendrell de la Codina estate, is their modernist winery de
Garnatxa, also known as Grenache in France or Garnacha in Spain, is a red wine grape variety that is particularly versatile and can be used in both red and rosé wines. This varietal originated in Spain and is now grown extensively throughout the world, particularly in warmer climates.
Garnatxa grapes tend to be low in tannins and high in alcohol, which gives them a round, luscious mouthfeel. They ripen late, resulting in a high sugar content and potential for higher alcohol levels. These grapes are commonly used to produce single varietal wines, but are also often blended with other varieties to add richness and body.
The flavor profile of Garnatxa wines can vary significantly depending on where the grapes are grown. Generally, they tend to offer fruit-forward flavors of ripe strawberry, black cherry, and red plum, interwoven with notes of white pepper, dark chocolate, and dried herbs. Garnatxa wines from cooler climates may have higher acidity and more delicate flavors, while those from warmer climates can be more full-bodied and robust.
This varietal is notable for being the key grape in some of the world's most famous wine blends, including those from Spain’s Rioja and Priorat regions, as well as the Southern Rhône blend Châteauneuf-du-Pape in France.
