The Campo de Borja area is known as "the Garnacha land of Spain.". This is the home of Bodegas Borsao, founded in 1958 and a Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) specialist for much of that time. The town of Borsao is part of the Zaragoza province, and is situated between the Ebro River and the Moncayo mountain range. The region has a continental climate, defined by very dry and hot summers and very cold winters.The vineyards of Monte Oton, which produced the grapes for this featured wine selection, sits high on the wind-swept slopes of the extinct Moncayo volcano — a sun-drenched location that's ideal for growing perfectly matured Garnacha grapes. Bodegas Borsao takes this exquisite fruit and crafts it into
an elegantly textured wine with a long, complex finish.Body: medium
Color: ruby red
Aromas: soft red fruit like raspberries and plums. Hints of darker fruit like blackberries. Slight minerality and a burst of cherry on the mid palate with a touch of white pepper.
Good Words: "The 2007 Monte Oton is 100% Garnacha. Dark ruby-colored, the nose delivers aromas of mineral, cherry, and earth notes. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with excellent depth, ripeness and a lengthy finish. It’s a mighty serious effort for its tiny price." -Rated 88, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Eat with: veal breast stew, baby carrots, spring onions & English peas
