Gold Medal – Orgainc Wine Award International, Autumn 2024
Robert Parker
"If you have not yet discovered the great values of Bodegas Borsao, it´s about time you do."
Sometimes you just want a soft, juicy, flavoursome red that doesn't cost the earth…. Borgia by Borsao Garnacha will do the trick with its dark berry, bramble fruited flavours and soft tannins. Organically produced from Grenache old bush vines.
Bodegas Borsao was establised in 2001 and is a collection of three of the most progressive co-operative cellars in the Campo de Borja zone southeast of Rioja. Grapes come from 620 member growers covering 2,500 hectares, nearly a third of the region's total. Vineyards lie in the undulating foothills of the Moncayo mountain, up to 700m above sea level. In this rather severe and arid climate, with hot dry days and cool nights, Garnacha thrives and represents 70% of total production.
This delicious and dark plum expression of Garnacha is a new addition to the Borsao portfolio. Their organic project is a further step in the winery's journey to manage its environmental impact, alongside gaining sustainable certification.