Borsao Berola
Wine Description
This blend of 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, shows the finesse of the Borsao line. Crafted from selected small parcel fruit, from the Tabuenca, Borja, and Pozuelo oldest vineyards.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tabuenca, Borja, Pozuelo
Soil composition
Clay, Sand, Gravel, and Stony
Elevation:
1,200-2,400 feet
Exposure:
Northern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1950s through 1980s
Harvest time:
Late October/Early November
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Average Vine Age:
35
Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Maceration length:
1-2
Varietal composition:
70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
71-82 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225-300L
Type of oak:
French and American
Length of aging before bottling:
12-14 months
Age of Aging Container:
50% New, 50% Second Year
Total SO2
86
Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
15.5 %
Dry extract:
28 g/L
Total SO2
86
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L
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