COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Garnatxa
PRODUCER
Cooperativa Agricola de Garriguella
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Robi Garnatxa 2019 is a sweet red liqueur wine from the Empordà Denominación de Origen (DO) in Catalonia, Spain. It is produced by Cooperativa Agricola de Garriguella, an agricultural cooperative founded in 1963 by local winegrowers. The wine is made primarily from the Garnatxa grape, a variety well-suited to the region's Mediterranean climate and strong winds. The cooperative represents a collective effort to improve agricultural practices and promote the identity of Empordà as a wine-producing area, highlighting its landscape and gastronomy. The grapes are cultivated on bush vines in vineyards located near the Cap de Creus mountains.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€6
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are grown as 'bush vines' without support, a traditional method.
Fact 02
The region is known for the strong 'Tramuntana' wind.
Fact 03
This wine is often called a 'liqueur wine'.
Fact 04
The cooperative has around 55-70 member growers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Robi Garnatxa begins with destemming and gently crushing the Garnatxa grapes. Fermentation and skin maceration take place in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is intentionally stopped when the wine reaches around 10.5% alcohol and approximately 120 grams of sugar per liter, preserving its sweetness. The wine is then pressed, and grape spirit is added in stages until the final alcohol content is just under 15%. This method of fortification helps to stabilize the wine and enhance its liqueur-like character.
