Today, I am tasting the 2007 Red Wine by Bodegas Borsao of the Campo de Borja DO in the Zaragoza province of Spain. The wine is a blend of 75% Garnacha (Grenache) and 25% Tempranillo. If you recall from my 2006 Tres Ojos Old Vines Garnacha post, Grenache is reportedly the most planted grape varietal in the world. This wine is a bargain at under $8.
Besides color, aroma, flavor, rating and price are there other aspects of a wine you’d like me to discuss?
Color
The color of this wine is a dark red with hints of brown. It is not very purple or black like some other red wines.
Aroma
The first thing I detect is black pepper and wood. I am not sure if this was aged in oak, but there is definitely some wood on the nose. Some blackberries are there too.
Flavor
This wine is unusual in that it starts flat and finishes with a bang. I detect some fruit on the attack, but it is very muted. Then the mid-palate shows some of the wood again and a little bit of cherries. The finish is vibrant with good acid and spices. I really like the ending and it lasts quite a long time.
Rating
This is an interesting wine. If you are adventurous with your palate then it is not too bad on the budget to try this out. I rate it at 86 points.
Have you tried this wine or another Grenache blend?
