Bodegas Alto Moncayo - Garnacha Campo de Borja 2022

Bodegas Alto Moncayo is a winery located in the Campo de Borja D.O. It was founded in 2002 with the aim of turning it into a world reference for Garnacha wines of the highest quality, crafted from some of the oldest native vine clones in the area.The garnacha grape is one of the varieties that best expresses its terroir. Thus, the Garnacha of Alto Moncayo is different from the rest of the Campo de Borja D.O area. This is due to the very strict selection made from the vineyards, the type of soil in which it is grown, the microclimate, and the age of the vines.

Located in Borja- the heart of the Campo de Borja DO . Vines are planted at the foothills of El Moncayo which is the highest point in the Iberian Mountain Range (2,315 m) and the winery's namesake. The region experiences a continental climate with  hot  summers  and  cold  winters.  Vineyards are planted on very  unique  soils  of  red  clay  (indicative  of  being  rich  in  iron)  mixed  with  red  slate, and because  of  the  hillside  location are shallow and nutrient-deficient.

The Garnacha grapes of Alto Moncayo undergo very strict vineyard selection, from vines planted as far back as the early 1900's through the 1970's. Only  the  most  perfectly  mature clusters are selected and carried in small crates to prevent crushing, where they are further sorted and selected at triage tables. Wines undergo malolactic fermentation in both French & American oak, and aged in new barrels between anywhere from 16-24 months. 

“Plentiful notes of cherry blossom, red plum, cinnamon and cocoa submerge the palate which boasts vivid acidity, pliant tannins and a shiny backbone of oaky charm.” - 95 Points, Decanter

“A stylish red, fragrant with milled pepper and Earl Grey. There’s a zesty tension to the focus, with fine, taut tannins and lively acidity driving the well-meshed notes of crushed boysenberry, red currant, mocha, licorice root and loamy earth. Drink now through 2035.” - 91 Points, Wine Spectator

“The 2022 Garnacha from Alto Moncayo, Campo de Borja, delivers a powerful regional expression. Aged for 20 months in new French and American oak, the nose is driven by barrel notes of sandalwood, palo santo, dried flowers and Maraschino cherry. Rich and indulgent with a bold mouthfeel and chalky tannins, this ends with a persistent oaky, grippy, sun-drenched quality. The 2022 is a Garnacha with brute force and charm.” - 90 Points, Vinous

Producer: Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Country: Spain

Region: Aragon

Varietal: Grenache

Appellation: Campo de Borja

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml