Campo de Borja

Coto de Hayas Reserva 2001

Grenacha is the queen of Campo de Borja, in fact the regulator for the DO is calling the place 'the Granacha Empire', sounds like a good catch phrase to put on a license plate. 

This is a co-op wine and a very good one at that. These guys produce about 30 wines from local and 'International' varieties, but grenacha is really where its at.The reserva is 100% grenacha from 40 year old vines and sees 15 months in a mix of american and french oak. 

Medium cherry in colour.  Dark fruits on the nose, cherry and plum, with some smoke and spice.  Medium bodied in the mouth, more dark fruits but if you are looking for loads of fruit,your in the wrong place. There is some highlights of caramel, asian spices and a bit of earth.  There is quite a bit of acid in there that makes the wine seem austere, it mellowed out a bit after 20 minutes in the glass. The tannins are quite soft play a supporting role, given a bit of time they develop into a good texture.  Great with good pizza, it cuts through the cheese and handled the salami very well. 90 Pts.

Source: Boccaccio Cellars Price: Around $30 Closure: Conventional Cork

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