Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja Veraton 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Alto Moncayo
Label Name:
 
Campo de Borja Veraton
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Campo de Borja, Aragón
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
100% Garnacha (Grenache)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 95 pts; Wine Spectator 91 pts; Vinous 90 pts. Frequently praised by critics; often recommended to cellar/drink through the mid‑2030s

Tasting Note
Deep red with scarlet rim. Aromas of ripe black and red fruits, cherry blossom, balsamic herbs, cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla. Warm, full and expressive palate with supple tannins, lively acidity and a long, pleasant oak‑spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, braised beef or pork stews, pork ragu, grilled vegetables, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan pork, ramen with braised pork.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested old‑vine Garnacha, sorted and fermented in small stainless‑steel tanks with gentle basket pressing. Aged ~16 months in French and American oak barrels (approx. 80% new, 20% second‑use).

Vineyard Info
Bodegas Alto Moncayo (founded 2002 by Jorge Ordóñez with winemaker Chris Ringland) focuses on old‑vine Garnacha from high‑altitude vineyards in Campo de Borja (300–850m).