Bodegas Borsao

Brand Description

Bodegas Borsao is located in the D.O. of Campo de Borja. Borsao originated as a brand in 1958 when the cooperative of Borja was founded.  In 2001, the cooperatives Ponzuelo and Tabuenca joined Borja, and Bodegas Borsao S.A. was established, bringing reform and a new sense of prestige to the winemaking practices of the group.  The mission of Bodegas Borsao is to establish their wines as the benchmark for premium Garnacha wines around the world.

Location of Vineyard

Campo de Borja D.O. is located in the Aragon region,  nestled against the Pyrenées Mountains. Bodegas  Borsao  stretches  over  2,260  hectares  belonging  to  some  375  vine-growers. The  hillsides  of  the  Moncayo shelter  the  vineyards  located  between  350  and  800  metres  of  altitude, regulating  cold,  heat  and  moderating  the  effects  of  the  North-west  'Cierzo', or wind. This region is historically and geographically conducive to growing Garnacha, which makes up 60% of the vineyards. Other varietals include, Syrah, Tempranillo, Cabernet  Sauvignon, and minimal amounts of Mazuela,  Macabeo,  and Chardonnay.

Winemaking Philosophy

Winemaking techniques aim to preserve the characteristics of Garnacha from the region at all price points and quality levels. Harvest  is  carried  out  manually  in key  vineyards, and transported  in  20-kg  cases. The winery  uses  a  significant  1  million  frigories  cooling  capacity to  preserve  the  characteristics  of  the  fruit. Oak is used moderately to tame and add complexity to the wines, rather than impose its presence on them. The use of oak is adapted to the final style of the wine: different origins, both new and used wood and different sizes help to round up the expression of our wines.

Bodega Borsao- barrel room with Jose Luis
Borsao Vineyards
Almonds Borsao
Borsao Generations
Tank Room
Harvest Time
Grapes at harvest
Jose Luis Chueca
Vines
Borsao in Winter
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Acclaim
“This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character. A think, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long.”– #28 among the Top 100
— acclaim for 2016 Zarihs by Borsao from Wine Spectator, Dec 2020
“This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character. A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long.”
— acclaim for 2016 Zarihs by Borsao from Wine Spectator, Oct 2020
“This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savoury, rustic character. A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long.”
— acclaim for 2016 Zarihs by Borsao from Wine Spectator, Oct 2020
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