Spanish Garnacha has demonstrated remarkable quality.
A group of experts in this variety evaluated a total of 69 wines, awarding the designation of “Excellent” to nine of them.
More than half of the samples achieved 90 points or more.
The tasting was conducted by a panel of judges, who highlighted 9 wines as Exceptional and another 28 as Highly Recommended.
Evaluation Results
A total of 74 wines were registered.
The categorization was as follows:
- Exceptional: 0
- Excellent: 9
- Highly Recommended: 28
- Recommended: 32
Producers and representatives from the UK were invited to participate by presenting still red wines from recent vintages, provided that Garnacha constituted at least 85% of the blend.
These wines had to come from any protected designation of origin or geographical indication in Spain, with a minimum market price of €8 or its equivalent in export markets.
Expectations for the Tasting
Entering a tasting can be an intimately nerve-wracking experience.
Often, concerns about quality and high expectations weigh heavily on participants’ minds.
This was the atmosphere at our event, where a panel of Garnacha enthusiasts gathered.
Expectations were extremely high, and the extensive variety of Garnacha produced in Spain impressed everyone.
Meet the Judges
– Beth Willard: A writer and promoter of Spanish wines on a global scale, dedicated to creating opportunities for this variety worldwide.
– Valentin Radosav: A hospitality professional in London, serving as a learning manager and a certified advanced sommelier.
– Diana Rollan: Beverage director at the D&D restaurant group in London, where she oversees wine selection.
*If you’d like to see the notes and scores of the top-rated wines in our Spanish Garnacha tasting, scroll down for more details.*
Source: Decanter
