91pts James Suckling

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

Winemaker Notes

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.

Veratón comes from vines that are 30 to 50 years old. Vineyards in Tabuenca and Borja, planted with indegenous clones of Garnacha starting in the 1920s. The selected perfectly matured bunches are placed into small stainless-steel tanks for a
temperature controlled fermentation. The wine is aged for 16 months in French and American oak.

Goes well with lamb, beef, pork, pasta and stews. Pairs with Cheese and grilled vegetables.