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Key regions
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Synonyms
Juan Garcia is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Arribes, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for cherry, plum, spice, floral, herbal and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Arribes and Tras-os-Montes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Tempranillo, Bruñal and Rufete.
Watch for the synonyms: Negreda.
At the table it suits chickpeas with spinach, crumbed beef milanesa and lamb koftas with raisin and red-onion salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Chickpeas with spinach
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Crumbed beef milanesa
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Lamb koftas with raisin and red-onion salad
Also labelled.
Negreda.
Bottles to look for.
- Almaroja Cielos & Besos, Arribes, Spain
- Barco del Corneta 'Prapetisco' Juan Garcia, Spain
- Bodegas Ribera de Pelazas Abadengo Crianza, Arribes, Spain
- Bodegas Ribera de Pelazas Abadengo Roble, Arribes, Spain
- Bodegas Ribera de Pelazas Gran Abadengo Reserva, Arribes, Spain
- Bodegas Vina Romana 'Solar de la Victoria' Roble, Arribes, Spain
- Bruneo Juan Garcia, Arribes, Spain
- Daterra Viticultores 'Camino de la Frontera' Tinto, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Juan Garcia: common questions
01.What does Juan Garcia taste like?+
Juan Garcia tastes of cherry, plum, spice, floral, herbal and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Juan Garcia from?+
Juan Garcia originates in Arribes, Spain.
03.Where is Juan Garcia grown?+
The key regions for Juan Garcia are Arribes and Tras-os-Montes.
04.What food pairs with Juan Garcia?+
Pour it with chickpeas with spinach, crumbed beef milanesa and lamb koftas with raisin and red-onion salad.
05.What else is Juan Garcia called?+
Juan Garcia is also labelled Negreda.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.