Bolé 2017

Bodegas Borsao

Bolé
2017

$18.40

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
12885344
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$15.99
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Aragon
Appellation
Campo de Borja
Varietal(s)
Grenache 70 %
Syrah 30 %
Colour
Red
Sugar content
2,6 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

Borsao is located in Borja, considered the “Empire of Garnacha,” the winery is one of the world’s leading producers of the grape variety. Known for the quality and value of its wines, Borsao continues to receive international recognition and prestige, is endorsed by many of the world’s best known wine critics for its attention to quality wine production. Robert Parker singles out Borsao as a winery that delivers: "My favourite value winery not only in Spain, but in the world, is Bodegas...

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Product notes

A wine that represents the land : young, rich and intense ! To pair with beef skewers, chorizo and tomato pasta, or with duck confit.

Production notes

Vineyards with an age of 15 to 30 years for the Grenache and 10 years for the Syrah, both cultivated on stony, slimy soils with clay and limestone. Maceration during 3-4 days and in total between 12-15 days. Separate fermentation of each variety in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22ºC – 26ºC. The wine has been matured in second and third use French oak barrels for five months.

Tasting notes

Cherry red, intense and vivid. Has a strong nose where aromas of ripe fruit and spices, with memories of new wood can be distinguished. Structured mouth, with a vivid and tasty step.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 90 points -

October 2021 (Vintage 2017)

Bolé 2017

 

A fresh, finely textured red with berry, black cherry and some stone and chocolate. Medium-bodied and clean. Fun is a good word. Drink now.

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