Alto Moncayo 2021
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Alto Moncayo 2021
Produced by Bodega Alto Moncayo, the wine Alto Moncayo is sorted from 40 to 70-year-old Grenache vineyards planted in very poor soils at altitudes between 550 and 850 metres above sea level, on the hillsides of the Moncayo mountain range, Aragón. The lower-altitude vines have gravel and pebble soils, while the higher-altitude ones have iron-clay and sandy soils.
It is worth noting that this Spanish red wine is crafted by world-class Australian winemaker Chris Ringland, from Barossa Valley.
The grapes were hand harvested at a slightly late ripening stage. Then they were fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Transferred into French and American oak barrels, the wine Alto Moncayo 2021 went through malolactic fermentation and was subsequently aged for a period of 20 months.
As a side note, the 2007 and 2009 vintages of this Crianza red wine from DO Campo de Borja were given a perfect, 100-point score by Robert Parker, who also wrote enthusiastically about them.
Pair this red wine from Campo de Borja with game dishes and casseroles.
| Appearance | The red wine Alto Moncayo is deep ruby with a crimson hue. |
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| Nose | Complex and ever-evolving, this varietal Grenache conveys some intense notes of ripe fruit combined with deep mineral undertones, some hints of toast and spices and some touches of leather, dry earth, underbush and blue flowers. |
| Palate | This wine has a gobsmacking concentration, balanced by a lively acidity and a rock-solid structure. Luscious flavours of red fruit and spices, intertwined with a distinctive minerality and some smokey, floral and balsamic suggestions. This wine from Alto Moncayo has some bold tannins that will mellow over time, and a very long finish with an earthy and gently spicy aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | A mighty varietal Grenache from the rugged mountains of Aragón, the wine Alto Moncayo 2021 is an outstanding effort. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Alto Moncayo 2020: Enterwine 95. Alto Moncayo 2019: Enterwine 94. Wine Spectator 91. Alto Moncayo 2018: Enterwine 94. Guía Peñín 95. Alto Moncayo 2017: Enterwine 94. Alto Moncayo 2016: Enterwine 94. Peñín 96. Parker 92. Alto Moncayo 2012: Enterwine 96. Parker 92. Stephen Tanzer 93. Alto Moncayo 2009: Parker 100. Alto Moncayo 2007: Parker 100. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Campo de Borja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Two hours before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 20 |
| Enterwine's Score | 95 |
| Media rating | 95 |
| Mono-Varietal | Grenache Red |
| Pairings | Birds, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, To bring to an engagement |
