Monte Oton

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Wine Description

The vineyards for Monte Oton are situated high on the windswept slopes of the Moncayo. The sun drench, arid location is ideal for harvesting, perfectly matured, fully ripened  Garnacha grapes. The resulting wine is full bodied, elegantly textured and exhibits a long complex finish.

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Marta Chicote in the lab
Marta Chicote at the vineyard
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Acclaim
“The grapey and vinous 2018 Monte Otón is the simplest of the wines I tasted from Borsao, a fruit-driven, young and juicy Garnacha that is easy to drink and has simple berry aromas and flavors, good ripeness and a soft palate. A crowd-pleaser.”
— Wine Advocate, Apr 2020
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tabuenca, Borja, Pozuelo
Soil composition
Iron-rich, Clay, Sand, Gravel, and Stony
Elevation:
1,200-2,400 feet
Exposure:
Eastern / Western
Harvest time:
Mid October
First vintage of this wine:
2008
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
1-2
Varietal composition:
100% Garnacha
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Total SO2
72
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Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14.70 %
Dry extract:
28 g/L
Total SO2
72
Residual sugar:
1.6 g/L
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Wine Production

Cold maceration during 1-2 days and  up to 12 days. Controlled temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks at between 22º-28º C.

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About the Vineyard

Vineyards with an age of 15 to 25 years, red clay mixed with sandstones in Tabuenca, gravels and caillous in Borja and limestone in Pozuelo.