Wine Tasting #10 - Garnacha de Fuego

 












Grenache

Calatayud

2021

$14.69



    Big Nose Full Body describes this wine as yet another incredible Spanish value from high altitude, old-vines in continental Aragon. Concentrated berries and a stony minerality combine with expressive acidity for well balanced, if not boozy, drinkability. Dry-farmed, hand harvested, and organically grown. Pairings: Grilled pork, rabbit ragu, Iberico ham.


      Initially sniffing this wine, it definitely had a kick to it and smelled pretty spicy. Definitely strong on the nose which was a little bit intimidating. But getting into the taste, it was semi-sweet and got notes of cranberry or maybe some strawberry, and a little bit of oak which aligned with Wine Folly's description of Grenache (pg. 112-113). While it was sweet it also had some tannins to it which was nice, and it was fairly light. Out of the red wines we have drank throughout the semester, this was high on the list for me. And for the price, I would definitely drink it again.



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