Borsao Garnacha

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Wine Description

This wine shows all the varietal charachter of the Garnacha from Campo de Borja. Sourced from small parcels in the Tabuenca, Borja, and Pozuelo vineyards, it expresses the escense of Borsao.

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
"Another sensational value from this estate, the 2016 Borsao Garnacha is made from lots that didn’t make the cut for the Tres Picos cuvée. Offering more red fruits, hints of flowers, and spice, it’s soft, sexy, and seamless on the palate, with fine tannin and a clean finish. It’s a no-brainer effort that’s going to keep for 2-3 years."
— Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2018
"The fruit note is reminiscent of blackcurrant cordial and the sweetness isn't completely balanced by the moderately dry tannins. A little on the simple side. Drink now."
— James Suckling, Jul 2017
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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:
2000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
1-2
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10-12 days
Fermentation temperature:
71-82 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
31 g/L
Residual sugar:
3 g/L
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Wine Production

Pellicular maceration during 1-2 days and in total between 10-12 days. Separate fermentation of each variety in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22º-28º C.

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About the Vineyard

Vineyards with an age of 15 to 25 years on stony and slimy soils with clay and limestone. Red clay mixed with sandstones in the Tabuenca, gravels and caillous in Borja and limestone in Pozuelo vineyards.