2021 Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Spain |
Region | |
Appellation | Campo de Borja |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2021 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (16%) |
Drink window | 2024 - 2033 |
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Description
Alto Moncayo comes from 40-60 year old vines. Fantastic, balanced, complex, full-bodied red wine. Ripe red fruit, cocoa, minerals, roasted tones. In the mouth the Moncayo has a full, powerful and juicy taste with sweet ripe berries. milk chocolate and is slightly peppery in nature. Fortunately, good acidity provides sufficient refreshment to the ripe fruit, achieving a beautiful balance and a long, impressive aftertaste. For lovers of powerful yet elegant work!
This Alto Moncayo belongs to the list of wines that once in its life received the maximum score of 100 points from Parker (the 2013 vintage - see appendix with overview of ratings).
ABOUT ALTO MONCAYO
Bodegas Alto Moncayo is a winery located in the Campo de Borja Denominación de Origen (DO, Wine Quality Standard) area. It was founded in 2002 with the aim of making it a world reference for Garnacha wines of the highest quality, made from indigenous grape varieties. The bodega is located in the highest part of the town of Borja, about 500 meters above sea level. Due to its proximity to Mount Moncayo, the climate here is particularly cool and dry continental. The indigenous Garnacha grapes of Alto Moncayo, together with the microclimate to which they are exposed, the soil type, the orientation and the professional treatment, form the authentic indigenous terroir, an interaction that produces wines that are unique and distinctive in the world. The old Garnacha varieties are found on the foothills of the Glacis, the mountains of Ainzón, Fuendejalón and Tabuenca. These are very stony, with slight additions of limestone, marl, dolomite, quartzite and slate. These are very well-drained soils that allow water to seep into and retain the deeper clay layers. Read more in the Tab: Winery.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Spain |
Region | Aragon |
Appellation | Campo de Borja |
Winery | Alto Moncayo |
Grape | Garnacha |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2033 |
Alcohol % | 16 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Promotion | Tier Price |
Parker rating | 92 |
James Suckling rating | 92 |
Vinous rating | 95 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rond, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
92
Release Price
$34
Drink Date
2020 - 2026
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
30th Apr 2020
Source
Issue 248 End of April 2020, The Wine Advocate
The 2016 Alto Moncayo matured in brand new oak barrels for 20 months and hits the scale at 16% alcohol. The high alcohol seems to extract more aromas, flavors and tannins from the new wood, and the wine is very oaky and reveals abundant dusty tannins with a warm finish. 54,600 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2018.
Alto Moncayo is the Campo de Borja project linked to Borsao and made famous by Australian consultant Chris Ringland. It's a 125,000- to 155,000-bottle winery. They have just finished giving the last touches to the tasting room and visiting area of the winery they started building in 2010. The style of the wines is powerful, ripe, concentrated and oaky.
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James Suckling
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Wine Spectator
93
Drinking Window
2024 - 2033
From: The Vast Bounty of Central Spain (Feb 2021)
Opaque ruby. Powerful aromas of black and blue fruit preserves, vanilla, licorice and violet, along with a smoky mineral quality. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering pliant blueberry, cherry liqueur and mocha flavors and building hints of oak spices and candied flowers. The vanilla and blue fruit notes reverberate on a smoky long finish framed by slowly building tannins.
- By Josh Raynolds on February 2021
Consulting winemaker Chris Ringland’s style is on full display here. Ringland made his name over the last four decades producing some of Australia’s richest and most coveted wines. Regardless of vintage, these Garnachas, made from the estate’s 92 hectares of very old vines are some of if not the most expressive, massively fruit-driven and lush expressions of Campo de Borja, where there’s no shortage of flamboyant wines. The Aquilon is often the wine of the vintage for the DO and the entry-level Veraton bottling delivers remarkable value.
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Vinous
Alto Moncayo 2016 T
Varieties:
Wine type: Red
Country: Spain
Winnery: Bodegas Alto Moncayo
Production area: DO Campo de Borja / D.O.P.
Guide 2020
Color: deep cherry.
Aroma: creamy oak, scrubland, black fruit, fruit preserve, meaty notes, earthy notes, fine reductive notes.
Boca: powerful, ripe fruit, spicy, round tannins.
95
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The Australian superstar, winemaker Chris Ringland, who scores at Parker between 95 and 100/100 with his own wine in Barossa Valley (Australia), has also had a foothold on European soil for several years. In addition to his input on El Nido and Clio in Jumilla and La Atalaya in Almansa, he also vinifies on Alto Moncayo in Campo de Borja. It is no coincidence that he was consulted for this magnificent and unique project.
Bodegas Alto Moncayo is owned by Jorge Ordonez (the main importer of Spanish wines in the United States). The beautiful wines are based on old Grenache, a grape variety that Ringland is familiar with in South Australia. The Aquilon top wine is a super selection of the very best of the domain, and only a small amount available. The Alto Moncayo shows a sturdy yet elegant Garnacha with a lot of allure. In turn, Veraton shares the same style as his big brothers Aquilon and Alto Moncayo, albeit in a slightly more accessible version. It is almost incredible that this unique Grenache was previously mixed with other grape varieties in commercial blends. Once again a sample of top quality from fascinating Spain. The vineyards are among the oldest in the region, located on the slopes of the majestic Moncayo, from which very fine top wines are produced based on the Grenache grape. Power, sophistication and complexity, all this is confirmed year by year by wine critics who give rave reviews for these great wines
Alto Moncayo comes from 40-60 year old vines. Fantastic, balanced, complex, full-bodied red wine. Ripe red fruit, cocoa, minerals, roasted tones. In the mouth the Moncayo has a full, powerful and juicy taste with sweet ripe berries. milk chocolate and is slightly peppery in nature. Fortunately, good acidity provides sufficient refreshment to the ripe fruit, achieving a beautiful balance and a long, impressive aftertaste. For lovers of powerful yet elegant work!
This Alto Moncayo belongs to the list of wines that once in its life received the maximum score of 100 points from Parker (the 2013 vintage - see appendix with overview of ratings).
ABOUT ALTO MONCAYO
Bodegas Alto Moncayo is a winery located in the Campo de Borja Denominación de Origen (DO, Wine Quality Standard) area. It was founded in 2002 with the aim of making it a world reference for Garnacha wines of the highest quality, made from indigenous grape varieties. The bodega is located in the highest part of the town of Borja, about 500 meters above sea level. Due to its proximity to Mount Moncayo, the climate here is particularly cool and dry continental. The indigenous Garnacha grapes of Alto Moncayo, together with the microclimate to which they are exposed, the soil type, the orientation and the professional treatment, form the authentic indigenous terroir, an interaction that produces wines that are unique and distinctive in the world. The old Garnacha varieties are found on the foothills of the Glacis, the mountains of Ainzón, Fuendejalón and Tabuenca. These are very stony, with slight additions of limestone, marl, dolomite, quartzite and slate. These are very well-drained soils that allow water to seep into and retain the deeper clay layers. Read more in the Tab: Winery.
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Spain |
Region | Aragon |
Appellation | Campo de Borja |
Winery | Alto Moncayo |
Grape | Garnacha |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2033 |
Alcohol % | 16 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Promotion | Tier Price |
Parker rating | 92 |
James Suckling rating | 92 |
Vinous rating | 95 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rond, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
Rating
92
Release Price
$34
Drink Date
2020 - 2026
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
30th Apr 2020
Source
Issue 248 End of April 2020, The Wine Advocate
The 2016 Alto Moncayo matured in brand new oak barrels for 20 months and hits the scale at 16% alcohol. The high alcohol seems to extract more aromas, flavors and tannins from the new wood, and the wine is very oaky and reveals abundant dusty tannins with a warm finish. 54,600 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2018.
Alto Moncayo is the Campo de Borja project linked to Borsao and made famous by Australian consultant Chris Ringland. It's a 125,000- to 155,000-bottle winery. They have just finished giving the last touches to the tasting room and visiting area of the winery they started building in 2010. The style of the wines is powerful, ripe, concentrated and oaky.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Wine Spectator
93
Drinking Window
2024 - 2033
From: The Vast Bounty of Central Spain (Feb 2021)
Opaque ruby. Powerful aromas of black and blue fruit preserves, vanilla, licorice and violet, along with a smoky mineral quality. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering pliant blueberry, cherry liqueur and mocha flavors and building hints of oak spices and candied flowers. The vanilla and blue fruit notes reverberate on a smoky long finish framed by slowly building tannins.
- By Josh Raynolds on February 2021
Consulting winemaker Chris Ringland’s style is on full display here. Ringland made his name over the last four decades producing some of Australia’s richest and most coveted wines. Regardless of vintage, these Garnachas, made from the estate’s 92 hectares of very old vines are some of if not the most expressive, massively fruit-driven and lush expressions of Campo de Borja, where there’s no shortage of flamboyant wines. The Aquilon is often the wine of the vintage for the DO and the entry-level Veraton bottling delivers remarkable value.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
Alto Moncayo 2016 T
Varieties:
Wine type: Red
Country: Spain
Winnery: Bodegas Alto Moncayo
Production area: DO Campo de Borja / D.O.P.
Guide 2020
Color: deep cherry.
Aroma: creamy oak, scrubland, black fruit, fruit preserve, meaty notes, earthy notes, fine reductive notes.
Boca: powerful, ripe fruit, spicy, round tannins.
95
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The Australian superstar, winemaker Chris Ringland, who scores at Parker between 95 and 100/100 with his own wine in Barossa Valley (Australia), has also had a foothold on European soil for several years. In addition to his input on El Nido and Clio in Jumilla and La Atalaya in Almansa, he also vinifies on Alto Moncayo in Campo de Borja. It is no coincidence that he was consulted for this magnificent and unique project.
Bodegas Alto Moncayo is owned by Jorge Ordonez (the main importer of Spanish wines in the United States). The beautiful wines are based on old Grenache, a grape variety that Ringland is familiar with in South Australia. The Aquilon top wine is a super selection of the very best of the domain, and only a small amount available. The Alto Moncayo shows a sturdy yet elegant Garnacha with a lot of allure. In turn, Veraton shares the same style as his big brothers Aquilon and Alto Moncayo, albeit in a slightly more accessible version. It is almost incredible that this unique Grenache was previously mixed with other grape varieties in commercial blends. Once again a sample of top quality from fascinating Spain. The vineyards are among the oldest in the region, located on the slopes of the majestic Moncayo, from which very fine top wines are produced based on the Grenache grape. Power, sophistication and complexity, all this is confirmed year by year by wine critics who give rave reviews for these great wines