2020 Bodegas Borsao Clásico Garnacha

Borsao is the benchmark for premium Spanish Garnacha. They have certainly been the pioneer of this variety with the firm conviction that the Garnacha is particularly suitable for the Aragon region. Garnacha is experiencing a huge revival worldwide thanks to its fruit-driven character, soft tannins and pleasant mouthfeel, making it a perfect match for a wide variety of meals.

Garnacha originated in Aragón, where Borja is located, and it owes its development throughout Europe to the strength of the Kingdom of Aragon, whose expansion made Garnacha well-established in the Rhone Valley in the 19th century, Italy and Sardinia.

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

The little brother of the Tres Picos and the high Moncayos and Veraton is the Borsao Clásico Garnacha. As they suspect, it is mainly a Grenache driven wine, but it also contains Tempranillo and a little Cabernet Sauvignon for the backbone.

The grapes come from vineyards of around 15 years old located on calcareous soils. The grapes are fermented on stainless steel at a temperature between 22º C and 25º C to retain all the aromas of the Garnacha and then the wine is allowed to mature further, then also on INOX to keep the wine smooth and round. Each variety is vinified separately and is bark blended in the desired proportion by the wine master of Borsao just before bottling. The Borsao Classico Tinto Garnacha has a ruby red color with a dark purple hue. Intense bouquet of ripe fruit with a base of floral notes. The broad balanced taste with aromas of ripe red fruit and spices make for a velvety wine with elegant tannins. GRwoon a delicious smooth and fruity wine with an excellent price / quality ratio