Zarihs 2019

Bodegas Borsao

Zarihs
2019

Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Aragon
Appellation
Campo de Borja
Varietal(s)
Shiraz 100 %
Alcohol percentage
15%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
2,5 g/l
Length of aging
Up to 15 years
Producer's website

About this winery

Bodegas Borsao origins go back to 1958, the year the Cooperative of Borja was founded. Some years later, the co-operatives of Pozuelo and Tabuenca joined Borja, adding their resources and vineyards. In 2001, the new company was called Bodegas Borsao. Experience, resources and means combined with the potential of 375 winegrowers and the vineyards of the 3 wine cellars, enabling the development of a new work philosophy that has given Borsao international recognition and prestige. Campo de Borja...

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Production notes

The first Syrah has been planted in 2002 in the foothills of the Moncayo. The vineyard´s altitude is from 350 to 600 meters above see level, in limestone soil, giving the Syrah a pleasant acidity. The maceration is between 4-5 days and the total fermentation takes 15-20 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 22° to 26 °C. At that time is aged in new American oak barrels for 12 months, and other in stainless steel tank.

Tasting notes

Opaque red-black colour. Powerful impression of blackberries, with a hint of wood smoke and sweet vanilla. The nose begins to open and develops notes of dark chocolate. Initial impact is very full bodied, with a plush, soft structure. Flavours of dark berries dominate, wild blackberries and dried plums, with notes of espresso coffee.

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