Tasting notes: Borsao Seleccion Blanco
Borsao Seleccion Blanco. Stone fruit and limey citrus aromas with tropical characters Lightly creamy mouth-feel from the well integrated oak and a bright, clean finish.
Food match:
Perfect with creamy chicken and tarragon or grilled fish
Producer & Region:
The winery was established as a co-operative in 1959. In 2001 it joined with two other progressive, co-operative, cellars in the Campo de Borja region to become the Bodegas Borsao that we know today.
Grapes are sourced from over 375 member growers covering 2,400 hectares. Nearly a third of the region’s total. Vineyards lie in the undulating foothills of the Moncayo mountain, ranging from around 350m to 800m above sea level. At lower altitudes vines are younger and may require some irrigation, but higher up the slopes the vines are older, unirrigated bush vines.
The climate is rather severe and arid, with hot dry days, and cool nights. As a result this allows optimum acidity levels to be maintained within the grapes. Garnacha thrives in these conditions and represents 65% of total production. The Cierzo wind from the Moncayo sweeps across the foothills of the mountain. This cold, dry wind reduces humidity levels and allows grapes to be picked a couple of weeks later in the harvest, at full maturity.
Borsao has access to a large number of vineyard plots at different altitudes, and hence to a wide selection of fantastic quality grapes. They are recognised for their entry level varietals, as outstanding examples of easy-to-drink inexpensive wines. As well as their premium wines, in particular the iconic, multi award winning Tres Picos.
Since 2020 Borsao have held Eco-Prowine certification which measures and evaluates the impact of their operations and use of eco-innovative technologies to reduce their water, energy and economic footprints, and impact on the air water and soil of the environment. Re-certification also stipulates continuous improvement in these areas.
If you want to something else from the same producer try: https://vinomondo.co.uk/product/borgia-by-borsao-macabeo-2020/
Meet the producer: Bodegas Borsao
