Alto Moncayo Locos por el Vino Gruñón
Alto Moncayo Locos por el Vino Gruñón
"Locos por el Vino” is a new project from Bodegas Alto Moncayo, aiming to expand their range with high-quality, modern and casual wines produced from the winery’s youngest vineyards, guaranteeing the continuity of the Alto Moncayo project for future generations to come. A tribute to the winery founder & majority owner, Jose Miguel Sanmartin, "Gruñón" is a term for a person who is grumpy, yet has a twinkle in their eye—a duality that brings complexity and depth.
Wine Production
The two varieties are vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks. The Garnacha is exposed to a cold pre-fermentation for two days and then alcoholic fermentation takes place at 25° – 30 °C. The Syrah undergoes whole-bunch fermentation, at low temperatures, between 20 – 22 °C.
Tasting Notes
Great aromatic intensity of ripe black fruits, blackberries, prunes, black liquorice and spices. The palate is powerful, with big sweet tannins; creamy mouthfeel with a round, long and silky finish.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with game meats such as venison, wild boar, and rabbit.
"Locos por el Vino” is a new project from Bodegas Alto Moncayo, aiming to expand their range with high-quality, modern and casual wines produced from the winery’s youngest vineyards, guaranteeing the continuity of the Alto Moncayo project for future generations to come. A tribute to the winery founder & majority owner, Jose Miguel Sanmartin, "Gruñón" is a term for a person who is grumpy, yet has a twinkle in their eye—a duality that brings complexity and depth.
Wine Production
The two varieties are vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks. The Garnacha is exposed to a cold pre-fermentation for two days and then alcoholic fermentation takes place at 25° – 30 °C. The Syrah undergoes whole-bunch fermentation, at low temperatures, between 20 – 22 °C.
Tasting Notes
Great aromatic intensity of ripe black fruits, blackberries, prunes, black liquorice and spices. The palate is powerful, with big sweet tannins; creamy mouthfeel with a round, long and silky finish.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with game meats such as venison, wild boar, and rabbit.
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About the Vineyard
Syrah: Vines are around 10 – 15 years old, supported by trellis with permanent cordon. The vineyards are located on terraced floors of the Huecha valley. The soils are stony with boulders, well-ventilated by the Cierzo wind and with good drainage.
Garnacha: From non-irrigated vineyards, aged between 15 – 25 years. The vines are grown in the vaso goblet system on the slopes of Moncayo mountain. The soils are mainly ferrous clays and slates, with high content of quartzite and sandstone.