Alto Moncayo
Barambán
2020
$36.95
8 case(s) available
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
Tempranillo: 25 to 35 year old vines located at an elevation of 550 meters above sea level. Soil composition are mainly red clay with two variations depending on the location; one area contains iron providing deep color to the wines and the other area is calcareous providing acidity and freshness to the wines. Garnacha: vineyards between 15 – 25 years old at an elevation of 550 meters, cultivated and enhanced by the Cierzo Wind on the swept slopes of the Moncayo Mountain. Traditional bush planted formation in very dry farmed land. Soils are mainly ferrous clay and slates, with high stony quartz and sandstones. The two varieties are elaborated separately in small stainless-steel tanks. The Garnacha is fermented in open tanks with cold pre-fermentation of two days and the alcoholic fermentation at 25º to 30ºC. The Tempranillo is vinified at temperature controlled between 20º to 22ºC. The Garnacha is aged for 6 months in American oak and the Tempranillo for the same period in French oak.
Tasting notes
Deep-ruby color wine with aromas evoking nuances of violets, currant and blackberries. The attack is powerful and silky with a combination of blackberry, plums and cherries. Well-balanced fruit, floral and spice notes with hints of nuanced oak providing complexity to the nose and taste. It possesses a long and pleasing persistent aftertaste finish.