A full-bodied, hedonistic expression of old-vine Garnacha grown at altitude.
Production
The grapes are sourced from Borsao's oldest vines, up to 60 years old, planted on uneven clay and limestone soils in the Alto Moncayo - at an altitude of 600-700 metres. Yields are less than four and a half tons per hectare. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel (25-30ºC) with 20-25 days maceration on skins. Maturation for 5 months in new French oak barriques.
Tres Picos Garnacha 2021 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Intense bouquet of mature red fruits with floral notes, typical of the best Garnachas. The palate is rich and well-structured with masses of bramble and ripe strawberry fruit and warm vanilla and liquorice spice. Tannins are supple but evident and the finish is big, generous and long. The 2020 represents a pure and vibrant expression of Garnacha with remarkably elegant tannins and generous velvety fruit.
Food match
Roast or grilled red meats.
Info
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ABV
15.5%
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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
GARNACHA 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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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 EGG
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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.