Borsao Garnacha

Borsao Garnacha

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 nightly.

Borsao Winery
Borsao in Winter
Borsao Vines
Marta Chicote in the lab
Marta Chicote at the vineyard
Borsao Tanks
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Acclaim
“Full bodied and spicy, this wine comes from Spain and offers a great taste at a great price. It’s light and smooth with the perfect acidity. It’s best with beef, chicken, lamb, or pasta.”
— Good Housekeeping, Mar 2021
"This red is fresh and juicy, with sweet cherry, tangerine and vanilla flavors. Features light tannins and just enough tangy acidity to keep the lively fruit in focus." 
— Wine Spectator, Oct 2020
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tabuenca, Borja, and 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
Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
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:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14.7 %
Dry extract:
29 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.2 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.