Sep 10, 2012

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2010

SWIC Score: 92 (JMG)
Tasting notes: Raspberry, black pepper, silky, pleasant, long.
Available:
QC (SAQ 10362380 - $ 21.95)
BC (BCLS 125278 – $ 27.99)
ON (VINTAGES 273748 - $ 19.95) – vintage 2009

Region: D.O. Campo de Borja (Aragon)
Varieties: 100% Garnacha
Ageing: 5 months in new French oak barrels
Alcohol level: 14.5% alc./vol.

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha is the most daring creation of the new phase of the most international winery in D.O. Campo de Borja. It has been made using the latest technology without disregarding the traditional roots of this region located between the city of Zaragoza and La Rioja. A region where Garnacha is grown at its best shape. The grapes for this wine come from vineyards of 35 to 60 years old, planted on hills at 600-700 meters high.

Vintage tasted: 2010 (June 2012)

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