Danish Wild Ale with Garnatxa Blanca grapes from Priorat, Spain.
We are incredibly excited to announce the release of our second white wine grape/Danish Wild Ale hybrid, Blanca 2021!
The
Spanish Priorat wine region is home to rocky soil, steep slopes and
harsh growing conditions, which produce grapes with pronounced
minerality and boldness. Known primarily for its complex and intense red
wines, Priorat has a hidden gem: Granatxa Blanca, a white variety
characterized by its freshness and aromatic complexity.
We
imported fresh Garnatxa Blanca from Priorat to our Blenderia in
Denmark. The grapes were immediately destemmed and pressed, and we
blended the juice with 1,5 year old Danish Wild Ale and then left it to
ferment and age in stainless steel.
Blanca
highlights this rare Priorat grape with intense pear, honeysuckle and
citrus aromas, complemented by the classic Baghaven “funky” cellar
character of our Danish Wild Ales.
Balanced
in acidity but not lacking in intense minerality, Blanca is perfect for
either a hot summer day or a cold winter night surrounded by friends
and family.
The
2021 harvest was the first obtainable harvest for this particular
vineyard, making Blanca 2021 the first of its kind for both Baghaven and
the farmers who artfully cultivated the grapes.
