Tres Picos Garnacha Campo de Borja DO - Bodegas Borsao

The Tres Picos Garnacha Campo de Borja DO from Bodegas Borsao brings a wonderfully expressive wine to your glass: sweet aromas of cherry liqueur, licorice and white pepper are combined with dusty clay impressions to create a full-bodied, fleshy wine.

Tasting Note/ Degustation of the Tres Picos 

Borsao's Tres Picos shows a dark cherry red color in the glass. Intense aromas of red berry fruit and black cherry dominate the nose. In addition, there are wonderful floral nuances. On the palate, this Spanish Syrah is rich and well-structured. Fruity aromas reminiscent of blueberry and cherries also come to light here. These are complemented by subtle vanilla notes. With its pleasantly integrated tannins, the Tres Picos reveals a long-lasting, balanced finish.

Vinification/ Production

For many years, Bodegas Borsao has been a first-class, consistent and, moreover, extremely sympathetic address for red wines, as one could only wish for. The wines produced here are always clear and fruity, concentrated, always fresh with animating acidity. The 620 or so small producers who have joined together to form this cooperative know how to exploit the full potential of the rustic Campo de Borja region. At an altitude of 350 to 750 meters, they cultivate almost 2,400 hectares of vineyards with very old vines that fortunately survived the phase of new plantings of international grape varieties in the 1980s and 1990s. In the cooperative's wine cellar, chief oenologist José Luis Chueca likes to fall back on tried and tested methods: cement tanks and barriques are used here, and wine is produced according to traditional principles. For Chueca, the quality of the grape is what counts, because there is no substitute for it in the cellar. The autochthonous grape variety Garnacha plays a primary role at Bodegas Borsao; it is believed to have originated in Aragon, as it is also called "Tinto Aragonéz" in Spain. Over the centuries, the Garnacha has adapted perfectly to the harsh life of Campo de Borja, acknowledging the gentle stress with a tremendous concentration of juice. Shale soils, formed by the weathering of the granite formations of the Moncayo Mountains, form the base of the bush vines and provide the unique minerality in the wines. In addition, the very continental climate with dry hot days and cool nights has a positive influence on the formation of the grapes. Too hot temperatures during harvest time are counteracted by the cool north wind "El Cierzo", which blows consistently from the Atlantic in spring and fall. The nearby 2,300 meter high mountains with the three characteristic peaks, (Tres Picos) form a natural barrier to the west and help reduce precipitation. 

Serving Suggestion / Food Pairing for the Tres Picos

Serve this wine at 16 to 18°C with grilled meats and hearty stews.

Awards of the 2014 Borsoa Tres Picos

MUNDUSvini 2016: gold medal and "best of show"

Weinwelt: 2nd place and 93 pts / Sommelier tasting  Issue 01/16 Spain's top Garnachas

WineSpectator: 91 pts.

Robert Parker: 90 pts.

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