Spanish Grapes

Garnacha Blanca

Garnacha Blanca (Garnatxa Blanca in Catalonia).

Garnacha Blanca (Garnatxa Blanca in Catalonia) is a mutation of red Garnacha from Spain.

It is majorly found in Catalonia (Terra Alta), Aragon, Rioja and Navarra regions.

It spread over the Pyrenees to a second home in the Rhône Vally.

In the Rhône Valley, it is typically used to balance the honeyed richness of Roussanne.

Garnacha Blanca can stand on its own but oftest used as blend.