Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Alto Moncayo |
Label Name: | Aquilon |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | Spain |
Region: | Campo de Borja, Aragón |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 16% |
Grape(s): | 100% Garnacha (Grenache) |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 97; Robert Parker (WA) 93; Wine Spectator 90; multiple high scores from Vinous/Wine Enthusiast in similar vintages
Tasting Note
Concentrated black and blue fruit (blackberry, kirsch, cassis) with dark chocolate, toasted spice, floral lift and meaty undertones. Powerful, polished palate with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mocha-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled beef, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese char siu or braised beef, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki beef, rich yakitori.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, vineyard selection; small-batch fermentation with triage and gentle basket pressing. Aged ~24 months in new oak (primarily French) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Bodegas Alto Moncayo (founded 2002) focuses on old-vine Garnacha from high-elevation sites in Borja and Tabuenca; flagship bottlings showcase concentrated, site-driven Grenache.