Red Wine Alto Moncayo Veraton 2020
Crianza red wine from Campo de Borja. Old-vines Grenache aged for 16 months in French and American oak barrels.
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A varietal Grenache wine crafted by world-class Australian oenologist Chris Ringland of Barossa Valley fame, the red wine Alto Moncayo Veraton is born in the mountainous region of Campo de Borja, in the northern Spanish province of Aragón.
Produced by the Alto Moncayo winery, this varietal Spanish red wine is sourced from 30 to 60-year-old vineyards situated on the hills of the Moncayo mountains. Soils are rocky and extremely poor, while climate is quite extreme.
Harvested by hand, the grapes of this Crianza red wine were carefully selected and vinified. Malolactic fermentation and the subsequent 16-month ageing period took place in new American and French oak barrels.
Not filtered prior to bottling, the red wine Alto Moncayo Veraton 2020 should be decanted 1 hour before drinking.
This red wine from Campo de Borja will evolve beautifully over the next years.
Appearance | The red wine Alto Moncayo Veraton is deep purple with a garnet rim. |
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Nose | This is a deep and exuberant old-vines Grenache. Prominent notes of balsam, along with loads of black fruit, some intimations of red berries, notions of grinded pepper, english custard and moka. In the background, there appear subtle aromas of aromatic herbs, garrigue and dry earth. |
Palate | Bold, slightly warm and well-structured, this wine from Alto Moncayo is smooth, with a velvety body and a great texture. Notes of liquor-infused fruit, balsam, flowers and dry earth, wrapped in some creamy nuances. Great acidity, ripe tannins and long, refreshing finish. |
Our personal opinion | Elegant and savoury, the red wine Alto Moncayo Veraton 2020 has an excellent pleasure-value ratio. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Alto Moncayo Veraton 2019: Enterwine 94. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2018: Enterwine 94. Guía Peñín 93. J.Suckling 92. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2017: Enterwine 94. Guía Peñín 93. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2016: Enterwine 94. Peñín 96. James Suckling 94. Parker 91. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2015: Enterwine 94. Peñín 94. James Suckling 93. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2014: Peñín 93. Parker 91. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2012: Enterwine 95. Peñín 94. Parker 93. Alto Moncayo Veraton 2011: Parker 92. Peñín 93. |
Year | 2020 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Campo de Borja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 16 |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |