De Manzanos Garnacha 2019
Classic Movie Pairing
The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981)This movie-within-a-movie stars Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons as two actors wrapped up in a romance both on and off screen. Luscious varietal Garnacha plays nicely in a supporting role. Its bold flavors complement not one but two captivating romances.
The Wine
The Fernández de Manzanos family have made world-class wine in Spain’s premium Rioja region since 1890. Today, brothers Victor and David are at the helm, alongside head winemaker Borja Ripa (pictured below, with David). You’re in for a real treat with their luscious Garnacha. Borja crafted it with carefully selected grapes grown in a 15-year-old organic vineyard, then treated the wine to eight months in new American and French oak barrels. Round and velvety, it brims with ripe red fruit, black currant, and spicy tobacco characters.
The Grape
Called Garnacha in its native Spain and known as ‘Grenache’ in France, this grape is the third most-planted red variety in the world – right behind Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Beloved for its fuller body, high alcohol, and spicy, red-fruit flavors, Garnacha is a prized component in red-wine blends (as in France’s famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape). However, it’s also delicious on its own – as you’ll soon taste.
The Region
Rioja has been producing wine since Roman times, but barrel aging was only first introduced in 1786 by Don Manuel Quintano. He had just returned from studying in Bordeaux, and knew the delicious qualities oak maturation imparted to wine. But, thanks to dubious local winemakers and complex legal matters, it took almost another 100 years for the trend to really take hold.
With Food
Take inspiration from this rich Garnacha’s native Spain and pair it with a Spanishinspired meal. Start with classic tapas like jamón serrano, patatas bravas (fried potatoes with varying sauces), or spicy meatballs. For the main course, serve succulent roast lamb, cochinillo (suckling pig), or other hearty meats. After dinner, enjoy a glass on its own or with firm, aged cheeses.
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