Bodegas Alto Moncayo "Veraton" Garnacha 2021
(Campo de Borja, Spain) - [JS 92] [WE 92] [WS 91]

Notes from the Winemaker:
The wines of Alto Moncayo are crafted to express the unique terroir of windswept high elevation Campo de Borja DO; and to serve as a benchmark for world class Old Vine Garnacha. The vineyards in Tabuenca and Borja are planted with indigenous clones of Garnacha starting in the 1920s.

‘Veraton’ is the third wine we produce from the Garnacha grape, from vines between 30 and 50 years old, and aged in barrels for 16 months. It is a wine with an attractive collection of balsamic notes, of chocolate and black fruits, very warm in the mouth and an extremely pleasant finish.

Tasting Notes:
It is a wine with an attractive collection of balsamic notes, of chocolate and black fruits, very warm in the mouth and an extremely pleasant finish.

Food Pairing:
Goes well with lamb, beef, pork, pasta and stews. Also pairs with Cheese and grilled vegetables.

Technical Information

Varietal composition: 100% Garnacha
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks
Aging Container: 80% new, 20% second use
Type of oak: French and American, 16 months
Alcohol: 15.5%

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
Aromas of blackberry and white chocolate with a touch of cedar lead the way for flavors of pomegranate, raspberry, milk chocolate and a touch of spice. Polished tannins evaporate into a long and vivid finish.


92 Points - James Suckling:
This shows dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs and a touch of leather. The palate is plush, with lots of sweet fruit character and mouth-coating yet lustrous tannins. Creamy with a long, persistent, flavorful finish. For fans of this big modern style. Drink now.


91 Points - Wine Spectator:
Vanilla, licorice, dried mint, incense and tar notes offer a fragrant overtone to flavors of black raspberry, blackberry, dried fig and iron. This medium- to full-bodied red is refreshed by lively acidity and structured by lightly chalky tannins. Drink now through 2031. 5,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.