Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Bodegas Alto Moncayo is a leading Spanish winery located in the Campo de Borja region, in the north of Spain. The winery has built a strong reputation for producing some of the most highly regarded and powerful red wines in Spain. Here is a description of Bodegas Alto Moncayo:

Bodegas Alto Moncayo is located in a beautiful wine-growing area characterized by poor limestone and loam soils and a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. These conditions are favorable for the cultivation of the Garnacha grape, also known as Grenache, which is the main grape variety for the wines of Alto Moncayo.

The vineyards of Bodegas Alto Moncayo are planted with old Garnacha vines, some over 100 years old, which have deep roots and produce complex and concentrated grapes. The grapes are harvested by hand to ensure quality and are then vinified with great care.

A characteristic aspect of the wines of Bodegas Alto Moncayo is the maturation in oak barrels. Winemaking typically involves lengthy maturation in French oak barrels, which adds to the depth and complexity of the wines. The result is powerful, concentrated red wines with rich aromas of ripe fruit, spices, cocoa and a certain minerality.

The winery produces some of the most famous wines in the region, including “Alto Moncayo,” considered one of the most iconic Garnacha wines in the world. These wines are often praised by wine experts and have received high scores from leading wine reviews and competitions.