- WINERY Celler Piñol
- GRAPE Grenache Blanc
- YEAR 2008
- COUNTRY Spain
- REGION Catalonia
The Garnacha Blanc in this Spanish blend comes from 50-year-old vines, giving this bright, pineappley white terrific intensity.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Like most of Spain’s wine-growing regions, Catalonia has seen a flood of interest in recent years in modern winemaking techniques and non-traditional grape varieties. This blend of aromatic white grapes combines two local varieties (Garnacha Blanc, Macabeo) and two French imports (Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier) to create a layered, crisply fruity white. Estate grown, it’s from vineyards at an elevation of 1,300 feet, where cooler temperatures help keep its ripe fruit flavors fresh and vibrant.
SMELL IT
Lush papaya scents tinged with zesty grapefruit.
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TASTE IT
Rich tropical fruit flavors and crisp acidity.
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SERVE IT
Best with food, to counter its rich texture. Serve chilled.
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