Satisfying, well-priced white from Campo de Borja which really over delivers. A well-made blend of Chardonnay and Macabeo with gentle toasty oak character that makes it stand out at this price level.
Production
Selected grapes from vines grown on stony, sandy soils, at an altitude of 500 metres. Hand harvested mid–end September. Temperature-controlled fermentation of between 14º-18º C in stainless steel, then matured in French oak bordelaise barrels for three months.
Borsao Selección Blanco 2023 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Stone fruit and limey citrus aromas with tropical characters Lightly creamy mouth-feel from the well integrated oak and a bright, clean finish.
Food match
Perfect with creamy chicken and tarragon or grilled fish.
Info
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ABV
13.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
CAMPO DE BORJA, SPAIN
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GRAPE
MACABEO 50%, CHARDONNAY 50%
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FEATURES
SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
JOSE LUIS CHUECA
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APPELLATION
DO CAMPO DE BORJA
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
The winery was established as a co-operative in 1959. In 2001 it joined with two other progressive, co-operative, cellars in the Campo de Borja region to become the Bodegas Borsao that we know today.
Grapes are sourced from over 375 member growers covering 2,400 hectares - nearly a third of the region's total. Vineyards lie in the undulating foothills of the Moncayo mountain, ranging from around 350m to 800m above sea level. At lower altitudes vines are younger and may require some irrigation, but higher up the slopes the vines are older, unirrigated bush vines.
The climate is rather severe and arid, with hot dry days, and cool nights - which allow optimium acidity levels to be maintained within the grapes. Garnacha thrives in these conditions and represents 65% of total production. The Cierzo wind from the Moncayo sweeps across the foothills of the mountain. This cold, dry wind reduces humidity levels and allows grapes to be picked a couple of weeks later in the harvest, at full maturity.
Borsao has access to a large number of vineyard plots at different altitudes, and hence to a wide selection of fantastic quality grapes. They are recognised for their entry level varietals - as outstanding examples of easy-to-drink inexpensive wines - as they are for their premium wines, in particular the iconic, multi award winning Tres Picos.
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