2022 Bodegas Borsao Tres Picos

Borsao is the benchmark for premium Spanish Garnacha. They were undoubtedly the pioneers of this variety, firmly believing that Garnacha is particularly suited to the Aragon region. Garnacha is experiencing a huge global resurgence thanks to its fruit-driven character, soft tannins, and pleasant mouthfeel, making it a perfect complement to a wide variety of dishes. Garnacha originated in Aragon, where Borja is located, and owes its development throughout Europe to the strength of the Kingdom of Aragon, whose expansion established Garnacha in the Rhône Valley, Italy, and Sardinia in the 19th century.

Garnacha is the most widely planted red variety in the world. Other names for Garnacha; Alicante, Aragonés, Cannonau, Garnaccho Negro, Garnacha Negra, Garnacha Roja, Garnacha Tinta, Grenache, Tintilla, Toledana, Uva di Spagna.

The Tres Picos has been repeatedly voted Best Value Wine by Robert Parker, so demand for this highly sought-after wine is always high. The Tres Picos is made from Garnacha grapes harvested from very old vines (60 years old). The vineyards are situated in a relatively cool environment at an altitude of around 650 meters in Campo de Borja, south of the Rioja region. This allows the grapes to ripen slowly and gradually, a key requirement for producing complex and high-quality wines. After fermentation, the wine is briefly aged in small oak barrels.

In terms of flavor, the Tres Picos is certainly the equal of a complex Châteuneuf-du-Pape, which is also made primarily from Grenache grapes. In terms of price, the Tres Picos easily wins! Parker describes it as Borsao's flagship wine. It is a full-bodied, robust, and pleasant 100% Garnacha wine. Ripe red and black fruit, minerals, earthy notes, a hint of vanilla, and intense aromas of red berries and black cherry with floral nuances. On the palate, the Tres Picos is full-bodied, very rich, and beautifully structured with pleasant, fine-grained tannins and a meaty and intense flavor.

FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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