About this winery

Bodegas Alto Moncayo is a winery located in the area covered by the Campo de Borja Denominación de Origen (DO, wine quality standard). It was founded in 2002 with the aim of turning it into a world reference for Garnacha wines of the highest quality, prepared from native vine clones.

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Production notes

Syrah vines around 10-15 years old, supported by trellis with permanent cordon. The vineyards are located on terraced floors of the Huecha valley. The soils are stony with boulders, well ventilated by the cierzo wind and with good drainage. Garnacha vines from non-irrigated vineyards, aged between 15-25 years. The vines are grown in the vaso (goblet system) on the slopes of Moncayo mountain. The soils are mainly ferrous clays and slates, with high content of quartzite and sandstone. The two varieties are vinified separately in small stainless-steel tanks. Garnacha is exposed to a cold pre-fermentation for two days and then alcoholic fermentation takes place at 25-30°C. Syrah undergoes whole-bunch fermentation, at low temperature, between 20-22 ° C.

Tasting notes

Appearance of intense purple- red color, with a great aromatic intensity of ripe black fruits, blackberries, prunes, black liquorice and spices. The palate is powerful, with big sweet tannins; creamy mouth feel and a round, long and silky finish.