Alto Moncayo Veraton 2022 - 750ml

95pts Decanter

Plentiful notes of cherry blossom, red plum, cinnamon and cocoa submerge the palate which boasts vivid acidity, pliant tannins and a shiny backbone of oaky charm.

91pts Wine Spectator

A stylish red, fragrant with milled pepper and Earl Grey. There’s a zesty tension to the focus, with fine, taut tannins and lively acidity driving the well-meshed notes of crushed boysenberry, red currant, mocha, licorice root and loamy earth. Drink now through 2035.

90pts Vinous

The 2022 Garnacha Veraton Garnacha from Campo de Borja aged primarily 80% in new French and American oak. This is dominated by the barrel aging, with a nose of vanilla, sandalwood, red fruit candy and rose perfume. Creamy and structured, with acidity in line with the style, this is a rich, vigorous red in which the 16% alcohol is well integrated. It only really appears on the finish along with hints of hay.

Winemaker Notes

The wines of Alto Moncayo are crafted to express the unique terroir of windswept high elevation Campo de Borja DO; and to serve as a benchmark for world class Old Vine Garnacha.

Veratón comes from vines that are 30 to 50 years old. Vineyards in Tabuenca and Borja, planted with indegenous clones of Garnacha starting in the 1920s. The selected perfectly matured bunches are placed into small stainless-steel tanks for a
temperature controlled fermentation. The wine is aged for 16 months in French and American oak.

Goes well with lamb, beef, pork, pasta and stews. Pairs with Cheese and grilled vegetables.