Garnacha/Grenache Wine Arrives in New York City with European Quality Schemes

NEW YORK —  Garnacha/Grenache Wines will be present at the prominent Vinexpo Fair in New York City that will take place on March 8 and 9. It will be an opportunity for Americans to learn all about Garnacha/Grenache history, origin, the diversity of its grapes and wines and its European Quality Systems.

In addition, within the fair, there will be a masterclass entitled "Introduction to Quality Garnacha/Grenache Wines" led by one of the world's foremost experts Eric Aracil, associated manager of this European program, Garnacha/Grenache Quality Wines, and Carolina de Funes, Manager of European Garnacha/Grenache Quality Wines. Both will provide the public with knowledge about the seventh most planted grape variety, its European quality standards, its Geographical Indications (PDO and PGI), its food safety, traceability, labeling, and nutritional aspects related to the environment and sustainability.

The U.S. is the leading wine consuming country by volume. Garnacha/Grenache sales in the U.S. reached $55.6 million in 2021, 4.1 percent more than in 2019, according to Nielsen.

Over the last ten years, the advance is estimated at 47.2 percent. This increase is achieved because there is great interest among the North American public for this variety. The reasons can be explained by its taste, its value ($12.8 per bottle) and because it is ideal for making rosé wine, which is very popular in the U.S., especially for the new high-style rosés.