Vila-closa Garnacha Blanca has won a Gold Medal at the 2025 Grenaches du Monde, placing Terra Alta’s emblematic white grape firmly in the spotlight. This award highlights the wine’s precision and confirms Garnacha Blanca as one of Spain’s most compelling native varieties.
Grenaches du Monde: a benchmark competition
Grenaches du Monde brings together wines from all regions where Garnacha thrives. The competition, founded in France, has become a reference point for producers and the wider wine community. A Gold Medal here shows not only technical excellence but also a style that resonates internationally.
For Terra Alta, where Garnacha Blanca has its global stronghold, this recognition adds further weight to the region’s growing reputation.
Vila-closa: the expression of a village and its land
The name Vila-closa refers to the idea of a walled village, a place enclosed and protected. The wine reflects that sense of identity, combining tradition with a contemporary approach. Made from 100% Garnacha Blanca, it shows white fruit, almond blossom and mineral notes with a clean, textured palate. Its balance makes it as suitable for fine dining as it is for everyday enjoyment.
Garnacha Blanca’s international rise
Once seen as a supporting grape, Garnacha Blanca now leads a quiet revolution in Spanish white winemaking. Terra Alta, which holds more than one-third of the world’s plantings, is driving this change. Wines like Vila-closa show how the variety can produce whites with depth, freshness and age-worthiness.
In export markets, Garnacha Blanca is earning attention from wine enthusiasts and professionals alike. Many are seeking alternatives to international varieties while still wanting Mediterranean character.
What the award means for wine enthusiasts and professionals alike
For wine enthusiasts and professionals alike, a gold medal at Grenaches du Monde serves as a clear signal. Vila-closa Garnacha Blanca combines credibility, identity and international recognition. It shows that Terra Alta now produces wines capable of competing at the highest level.
With this award, Vila-closa strengthens its position as a wine worth discovering. It is a bottle that belongs in serious collections, ambitious wine lists and the cellars of those who value authenticity.
