Red Wine Borsao Crianza 2013
Red wine from Campo de Borja, made from Grenache, Merlot and Tempranillo aged for 10 months in French and American oak barrels.
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Borsao Crianza 2013 is made from a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Merlot and 20% Tempranillo coming from vines 20 to 40 years of age.
Belonging to the Campo de Borja DO, the grapes were selected in the cellar and separately vinified.
After completing fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine was transferred into 90% French oak and 10% American oak barrels.
Then this wine of the Borsao winery was aged for 10 months.
Finally, it was blended and further aged in the cellar.
Drink until 2020.
Appearance | Medium-high garnet-coloured robe with a cherry-coloured rim.
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Nose | Fresh aromas of vanilla, pepper, toast, ripe fruit, plums and liquorice.
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Palate | Smooth and yummy, with mild tannins and a balanced acidity. Ripe red fruit, menthol, spices and some earthy nuances. Long finish.
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Our personal opinion | Both meaty and drinkable, Borsao Crianza 2013 is an excellent value from Campo de Borja. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Borsao Crianza 2012: Gold Medal-Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015 & Grenaches du Monde 2016. Bronze Medal-Decanter Awards Borsao Crianza 2011: Peñín 90. Parker 89. Gold Medal-Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014. Borsao Crianza 2010: Zarcillo de Oro 2013. Gold Medal-Mundus Vini 2013. |
Year | 2013 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Campo de Borja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Ageing | Crianza |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 10 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Other guides | Guía de vinos Gourmets 207: 91 puntos. |
Percentage of variety | Garnacha 60%, Merlot 20%, Tempranillo 20%. |
Pairings | Bull meat, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Duck, Game animals, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted pork, Roasted white meats, Stew, Stews, Vegetables |
Taste | Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Appetizer, Barbecue, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |