Borsao Garnacha

Borsao Garnacha

Wine Description

This wine shows all the varietal character of the Garnacha from Campo de Borja. Sourced from small parcels in the Tabuenca, Borja, and Pozuelo vineyards, it expresses the essence 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
“A medium-bodied red with plum and strawberry character, as well as some cherry. Medium body, light tannins and a fruity finish. Garnacha.”
— James Suckling, Aug 2021
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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
Varietal composition:
85% Garnacha, 15% Tempranillo
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
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14.91 %
Dry extract:
26.6 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.2 g/L