Borsao Rosé

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Wine Description

This crisp and lush Rosé from the Campo de Borja DO in northeastern Spain is 100% Garnacha. Like its red and white companions, this rosé is fermented in stainless steel and sees no oak aging, preserving the vibrantly youthful characteristics of the fruit.

Located between the Sierra de Moncayo mountain range and the Ebro River valley, this historic region has produced wine since the late 12th century. The continental climate is mitigated by the “Cierzo” wind that cools the vineyards.

Borsao Winery
Borsao in Winter
Borsao Vines
Marta Chicote in the lab
Marta Chicote at the vineyard
Borsao Tanks
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Acclaim
"The 2016 Borsao Rosé comes all from Garnacha and was brought up all in stainless steel. Strawberries, raspberries, and dried herb characteristics all give way to a fruity, juicy, elegant rosé ideal for drinking over the coming 6-12 months."
— Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2018
"Light watermelon and crushed strawberry fruits. The latter carry through on the slightly sweet palate. Drink now."
— James Suckling, Jul 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tabuenca/Borja/Pozuelo vineyards
Soil composition
Iron-rich, Clay, Sand, Gravel, and Stony
Elevation:
1,200-2,400 feet
Exposure:
Eastern / Western
Year vineyard planted:
2000
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2000
Average Vine Age:
18
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Time on its skins:
1-3 hours
Varietal composition:
100% Garnacha
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
57-64 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
225L
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
19 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.7 g/L
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Wine Production

Criomaceration during 1 to 3 hours and then bleed-off. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 14º-18º C.

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About the Vineyard

Small parcels at varying altitudes from 1,200 to 2,400 feet. Soil composed of red clay mixed with sandstones in the Tabuenca Vineyards; gravels and caillous in Borja, and limestone in Pozuelo.