Monday – Grenache Gris
The only additional “grey” a Monday needs is that of Grey Grenache. A rare European varietal that is found in Northeastern Spain and Roussillon’s South of France. It produces a variety of wines including white and fortified styles, but Monday calls for a rosé. The rosé that it produces is a pale pink color, with coppery flashes. Its aroma of citrus fruits and light body, bring freshness. It is ideal to pair with grilled tuna or chicken salad.
Tuesday – Garnacha Peluda
The Garnacha gets its name from the hairy leaves and it is a mutation of the Red Grenache and is native from Catalonia, Spain. The wines extracted from this grape have a lower alcohol content than the other varieties of European Garnacha. Medium acidity, light on the palate and aromas of red fruits. Its chromatic intensity is medium and has a rapid oxidation. Taco Tuesday has met its match with Garnacha Peluda.
Wednesday – Garnacha tinta (Grenache noir)
This variety of Garnacha is one of the most used worldwide and can process red, sweet and rosé wines. It is resistant to wind and drought and produces medium-bodied wines with great aromatic vigor with hints of raspberries. Half of the week is done, you made it and a glass of red Garnacha feels like a well deserved reward.
Thursday – Grenache blanc
White Grenache wines are medium to full-bodied, have a greenish-yellow color and medium-high acidity, which makes it an ideal variety for both monovarietal wines and for blends. Its aromatic intensity is medium and has floral, herbaceous and fruity notes. They have a high alcohol content and are sensitive to oxidation. White Grenache is mostly used for the production of sweet and still wines that are perfect to be paired with a Thursday night dessert. The Weekend is one day closer.
Friday – Garnacha Tintorera
Alicante Bouschet is the only variety whose pulp is dark coloured, which produces wines of an intense color. This grape requires abundant water and deep soils with phosphorus fertilizers, and endures the cold temperatures of winter well. The wines it produces are very dense, with medium acidity, rough and with a high alcohol content, although it is less than Garnacha tinta.
With an intense aroma of red fruits and a very accentuated color, that turns it into a variety very used for mixtures. It’s the most tannic variety, which makes it rich in antioxidants.This is definitely a Friday relaxing and full bodied wine. Now you are ready to start the weekend.
