Garnacha Peluda

The red grape variety originates from Spain and belongs to the Garnacha group. Synonyms are Garnatxa Peluda, Grenache d'Afrique, Grenache Noir Tomenteux, Grenache Poilu, Grenache Velu, Lladoner Pelud, Lladoner Pelut and Lledoner Pelut. It is a somatic mutation of Garnacha Tinta. The difference is the furry, hairy undersides of the leaves (peludo = furry, very hairy), which delays evaporation. It is less susceptible to coulure and downy mildew. The variety has smaller, thicker-skinned berries and produces red wines that are more acidic but lighter in alcohol than Garnacha Tinta. It is cultivated in Spain in the regions of Castile-León, Catalonia and Castile-La Mancha on 504 hectares. It is mostly used here as a blending partner with the two varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. In France, it is authorised in the Languedoc in the appellations of Corbières, Faugères, Minervois and Saint-Chinian, as well as in Roussillon in Côtes du Roussillon and Côtes du Roussillon-Villages, where it occupies 394 hectares. In 20160, a total of 898 hectares of vineyards were designated with a strong downward trend (Kym Anderson statistics).

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