{"product_id":"2021-bodegas-alto-moncayo-baramban-garnacha-tempranillo-campo-de-borja-spain","title":"2021 Bodegas Alto Moncayo 'Baramban' Garnacha - Tempranillo, Campo de Borja, Spain","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eSome red blends are built around power.\u003cbr data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eOthers are built around polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e2021 Bodegas Alto Moncayo “Barambán”\u003c\/strong\u003e lands in a very appealing middle space — deep, dark-fruited, and generous, but carried by silky tannins and enough freshness to keep the wine easy to come back to. Barambán is a fusion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eTempranillo and Garnacha\u003c\/strong\u003e, matured for \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"560\"\u003esix months in wood\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling, with the goal of making a \u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"629\"\u003emodern and fresh wine\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eiolets, currant, and blackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e on the nose, then a wine with \u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"858\"\u003ewell-balanced fruit, floral and spice notes, nuanced oak, and a long, pleasing persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eThe way the wine is made helps explain that balance. The two varieties are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003evinified separately in small stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Garnacha is fermented in open tanks with a short cold soak and then aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e6 months in American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Tempranillo is vinified separately and aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e6 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. That split treatment gives the wine both sweetness of fruit and a little extra polish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eThink grilled vegetables, something smoky coming off the table, and a red that feels smooth enough for a crowd but interesting enough to talk about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eWhat makes this wine work is the balance between fruit, floral lift, and texture. \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eassis, cocoa powder, and lavender\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003esilky tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting \u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003epurple plum, crème caramel, and baking spice\u003c\/strong\u003e before a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003ebright cherry finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. That lines up neatly with the producer’s own emphasis on freshness. It is a wine that is easy to like, but not simple. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eViolets, currant, blackberries, cassis, cocoa powder, and lavender. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eBlackberry, plum, baking spice, and a touch of crème caramel, with floral notes and well-integrated oak. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eSilky, smooth, and well-balanced, with supple tannins rather than aggressive structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eLong, pleasing, and persistent, with bright cherry lift at the close. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eA Blend That Feels Polished Without Feeling Heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eThe producer’s own framing of the wine as “modern and fresh” feels right. Even with the depth of fruit and oak aging, it is a wine that stays lively and easy to drink. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003eSilky Tannins Make It Easy To Reach For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eThat repeated silky\/smooth language is important here. This is not meant to be stern or rustic. It is built to feel generous, balanced, and immediately enjoyable. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003eA Strong Grill-And-Dinner Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003ebarbecue, roasted vegetables, pasta, and chocolate brownies\u003c\/strong\u003e, which tells you a lot about the wine’s versatility and fruit-driven charm. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003e• Barbecue\u003cbr data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003e• Roasted vegetables\u003cbr data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003e• Pasta\u003cbr data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e• Burgers\u003cbr data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3514\"\u003e• Chocolate brownies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"4050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodegas Alto Moncayo\u003cbr data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barambán\u003cbr data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003cbr data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3851\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campo de Borja, Spain\u003cbr data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3886\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garnacha and Tempranillo\u003cbr data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3926\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3946\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.54\u003cbr data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 g\/L\u003cbr data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"3983\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 g\/L \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4067\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003eThe Garnacha and Tempranillo are vinified separately in small stainless-steel tanks. Garnacha is fermented in open tanks with two days of cold pre-fermentation maceration and then aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"4255\" data-end=\"4283\"\u003e6 months in American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tempranillo is vinified separately and aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4355\"\u003e6 months in French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e before the wine is blended and bottled. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4446\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Full\u003cbr data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4475\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky tannins · balanced fruit · floral spice · persistent finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4702\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4705\"\u003eBlackberry · Plum · Currant · Violet · Lavender · Cocoa · Baking Spice · Bright Cherry \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"5107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4849\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4849\" data-end=\"4852\"\u003eNow–2029\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204349907132,"sku":"265","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2021BodegasAltoMoncayo_Baramban_CampodeBorja_Spain.webp?v=1776379121","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2021-bodegas-alto-moncayo-baramban-garnacha-tempranillo-campo-de-borja-spain","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}