Borsao Berola

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Wine Description

This blend of 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, shows the finesse of the Borsao line. Crafted from selected small parcel fruit, from the Tabuenca, Borja, and Pozuelo oldest vineyards. 

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Almonds Borsao
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Harvest Time
Grapes at harvest
Vines
Borsao in Winter
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Marta Chicote at the vineyard
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Acclaim
"A unique blend of 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French and American oak, the 2014 Berola sports a deep purple color as well as lots of plum, currants, sagebrush, and exotic flower-like aromas and flavors. With an herbal edge (no doubt from the Cabernet), this full-bodied blend has a great mid-palate as well as plenty of chocolate on the finish. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-4 years."
— Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2018
"Plenty of poached raspberry fruit on the nose with a swathe of ripe blackberry-soaked tannins on the palate. Doughy and ripe finish. Drink now."
— James Suckling, Jul 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Tabuenca, Borja, Pozuelo
Soil composition
Clay, Sand, Gravel, and Stony
Elevation:
1,200-2,400 feet
Exposure:
Northern / Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1950s through 1980s
Harvest time:
Late October/Early November
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Average Vine Age:
35
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
Cold maceration
Maceration length:
1-2
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
71-82 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225-300L
Type of oak:
French and American
Length of aging before bottling:
12-14 months
Age of Aging Container:
50% New, 50% Second Year
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
29 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.9 g/L