Alto Moncayo Aquilon

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Alto Moncayo Aquilon

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.

Aquilón is "The jewel in the Crown" a selection of the best barrels from the best lots. The vines are 60-100 years old.

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Wine Production

The selected highest quality grapes are placed into small stainless-steel tanks of 7 tons capacity. The must is basket pressed and fermentation is finished in new French and American oak where it complets the malolactic fermentation. Wine is aged in the barrels for 24 months before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Very deep red, scarlet rim

Aroma: Minerals and vanilla. Hints of raisins and dark Chocolate

Palate: As typical of the vintage, power and intensity with disarming elegance.

Food Pairing

Goes well with beef, pork, game based stews and rice dishes.

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.

Aquilón is "The jewel in the Crown" a selection of the best barrels from the best lots. The vines are 60-100 years old.

All Products →

Wine Production

The selected highest quality grapes are placed into small stainless-steel tanks of 7 tons capacity. The must is basket pressed and fermentation is finished in new French and American oak where it complets the malolactic fermentation. Wine is aged in the barrels for 24 months before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Very deep red, scarlet rim

Aroma: Minerals and vanilla. Hints of raisins and dark Chocolate

Palate: As typical of the vintage, power and intensity with disarming elegance.

Food Pairing

Goes well with beef, pork, game based stews and rice dishes.

Brand Materials

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A rich, dense red that shows focus and balanced integration. Layers fine-grained, muscular tannins with a core of black tea–infused black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Fragrant, with an aromatic thread of wild sage, vanilla, red licorice and violet notes, while balsamico acidity keeps this fresh through the well-spiced finish.
Decanter
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A rich, dense red that shows focus and balanced integration. Layers fine-grained, muscular tannins with a core of black tea–infused black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Fragrant, with an aromatic thread of wild sage, vanilla, red licorice and violet notes, while balsamico acidity keeps this fresh through the well-spiced finish.
Wine Spectator
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The 2019 Garnacha Aquilón opens with aromas reminiscent of vermouth. Caramel, toffee, wild herb, undergrowth and ripe red and black fruit scents unfold in the glass. A bold, intense red aged for 24 months in new oak, it harkens back to 2000s-style Rioja. Despite its 16% alcohol, balance is achieved through well-integrated oak, compensating for Garnacha’s naturally lesser body. The aftertaste of hay and resin lingers at length.
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Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Privately owned vineyards mainly in the Tabuenca and Borja area.
Soil composition:
Iron-rich, Gravel, and Stony
Elevation:
1,200-2,400 feet
Exposure:
Southern
Harvest time:
Late October/Early November
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
640
Average Vine Age:
80

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Maceration length:
7-8
Varietal composition:
100% Garnacha
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12-15 days
Fermentation temperature:
77-86 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225 Liters for the French Oak and 300 Liters for the American
Type of oak:
French and American
Length of aging before bottling:
24
Age of Aging Container:
New
Total SO2:
71

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.27
Acidity:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
16 %
Dry extract:
27.5 g/L
Total SO2:
71
Residual sugar:
1.4 g/L

About the Vineyard

Vineyards in Tabuenca and Borja, planted with indegenous clones of Garnacha starting in the 1920s.

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