Details
- Type: White
- Country: Spain
- Region: Catalunya
- Vintage: 2016
- Primary grape: Garnacha
- Secondary grape: Grenache/Garnacha
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 35817
Expression
Dry, refreshing, delicate, light whites
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Very mild-flavoured cheeses e.g. Caerphilly, Cheddar (mild). Cream cheese e.g. ricotta. Feta, halloumi, mozzarella
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Clam chowder, cerviche, haddock, halibut, hake, mussels, oysters, prawns and shrimps, sardines, scallops, sushi, trout
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Basil, chives, dill, fennel, mustard, parsley, saffron, sage, thyme, wasabi
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Light chicken dishes, black pudding, goose, guinea fowl, ham, pork, veal
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Aioli, beurre blanc with lemon, light olive oil and fish-based sauces e.g. marinara. Contrasts well with rich sauces
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The lightest spiced seafood dishes
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Caesar, feta, green, light seafood, niçoise, rocket, tomato and mozzarella, Waldorf salads. Courgette, cucumber, risotto
About the Wine
Grenache/Garnacha
Gray-NAHSH / Ga'rr-NAH-cha
This is a sweet thin skinned grape that gives wine that is high in alcohol and full bodied, but light in colour and tannins. It's often used in blends and responds well to oak ageing.
Flavours:
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Leather
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Plum
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Raspberry
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Strawberry
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White Pepper
Garnacha
ward-nach-ash
This is a sweet thin skinned grape that gives wine that is high in alcohol and full bodied, but light in colour and tannins. It is often used in blends and responds well to oak ageing.
Flavours:
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Leather
-
Plum
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Raspberry
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Strawberry
The Country
Spain
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