The Grapes: 
Garnacha: 50+ year-old vines

The Appellation: 
Campo de Borja DO, Spain. High hills and plateaus between the Sierra Moncayo Mountains and the Ebro River Valley. Soil is Calcareous lime; moderate rockiness and organic matter content with good drainage and nutrient levels. Elevation of 1150 – 1800 feet

The Wine:
Organic Grapes are harvested by hand from 50+ year old cordon and goblet style vines in the 4th week of September. Macerated for 21 days in stainless steel tanks, fermented for 15 days in stainless steel tanks at 82° F.
Aging: 10 months in 225L French oak barrels
Additional Bottle Aging: 6 months minimum
Cellar Potential: 10 years
Cases Produced: 3,200

Tasting Notes:
Cherry red color with ruby hues. Intense mineral, spice and vanilla aromas. Powerful and fleshy, yet balanced and concentrated with bright acidity, silky tannins and a long finish.

Pairs with:
Hearty stew, grilled meats, and especially grilled lamb and grilled octopus! Yum!

Format:
750mL bottle with Cork (1.5L available by special order)

The Winery: 
Produced by the Co-op: Bodegas Aragonesas, located in the small town of Fuendejalon, in the Spanish province of Aragon, for which it is named. Situated in the upper Ebro River Valley, and on the slopes of the Sierra Moncayo Mountains, it is the largest winery in Campo de Borja DO. This is the ancestral home of Garnacha, where the extremely hot, dry climate and stark contrast between day and nighttime temperatures are ideal for cultivation of this late ripening variety. Garnacha vineyards are noted in the agricultural records kept by Cistercian Monks of the nearby Veruela Monastery, dating back to 1145.
Today, the low yields of these century-old vines produce rich, concentrated wines with distinctive aromas and flavors. At all levels, they are approachable, balanced, smooth and fruity. At the same time, they are crafted with a sense of place and respect for the qualities that make Garnacha unique.

The Importer: Marchetti Co
The Winery: Bodegas Aragonesas Co
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