Garrido is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Andalucia, Spain.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for fruit, freshness, herbaceous and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Andalucia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, large berries with large bunches, susceptible to disease vigour and a preference for arid.
It blends readily with Palomino, Zalema and Pedro Ximénez.
Watch for the synonyms: Garrido Fino and Palomino Garrio.
At the table it suits octopus with olive oil and paprika, dace fish balls and sardines on toast.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Garrido Fino, Palomino Garrio.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodegas Gongora 'Marques de Eliche' Seco Vino de la Tierra Blanco, Andalucia, Spain
- Bodegas Salado Finca Las Yeguas 'FY' Garrido Fino, Andalucia, Spain
- Bodegas Salado Umbretum Brut Nature, Andalucia, Spain
- Bodegas Salado Umbretum Espumoso Reserva Familia, Andalucia, Spain
Garrido: common questions
01.What does Garrido taste like?+
02.Where is Garrido from?+
03.Where is Garrido grown?+
04.What food pairs with Garrido?+
05.What else is Garrido called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.