Borsao Macabeo-Chardonnay

Borsao Macabeo-Chardonnay bottle image

Wine Description

This wine expresses the bright freshness Campo de Borja can produce. Bodegas Borsao has crafted an elegant white that certainly preserves the vibrant youthful characteristics of the fruit.  

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
“Light sweet-pear and apple-blossom aromas with a simple array of pears and apples on the palate.”
— James Suckling, Aug 2018
“Tropical fruit and melon aromas are straightforward in this blend of Macabeo and Chardonnay. The palate feels plump, with modest acidity and flavors of white fruits and grape skins.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Feb 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tabuenca, Borja, Pozuelo
Soil composition
Clay, Sand, Gravel, and Stony
Exposure:
Eastern / Western
Harvest time:
Mid September
First vintage of this wine:
2000
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Varietal composition:
50% Macabeo, 50% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
53-64 °F
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
20 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.5 g/L
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Wine Production

Hand selected bunches of Macabeo & Chardonnay are gently pressed to preserve the bright citrus aromas.The Macabeo is aged 3months in oak, the Chardonnay in stainless steel tanks. 

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About the Vineyard

The Tabuenca vineyards soil is mostly red clay mixed with sandstones; gravels and caillous are found in Borja, and limestone in Pozuelo.  Each imparts distinct charcteristics that add complexity to this blend. Altitudes vary between 1,200 and 2,400 feet.