Burgo Viejo Garnacha Ecológica 2021
The fullest expression of Garnacha grapes from a single vineyard
Burgo Viejo Garnacha Ecológica 2021 is a wine grown on a single organically farmed plot spanning only 2.6 hectares and located in the Mount Tambarría area. This is a pure wine, the fullest expression of the grapes and a reflection of the vineyard, undistorted by additional ingredients. Long and silky with an initial sweetness characteristic of Garnacha.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Garnacha tinta
Type of bottle
Bordeaux
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.90
pH
3.47
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13.5
General Information
Burgo Viejo Garnacha Ecológica 2021 is a single-varietal wine made from organic grapes. Fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature and extraction was highly selective. The wine then underwent malolactic fermentation in concrete vats followed by ageing on its fine lees for 6 months, with frequent stirring.
Burgo Viejo started out in 1987 when five grape-growing families of Alfaro teamed up with the aim of highlighting the distinctive character of their grapes through selective and controlled wine production. For this purpose, the winery only uses its owners’ vineyards, which span more than 200 hectares, and only purchases very select batches from a few local grape growers. These ingredients go into making wines that reflect the identity of the terroir of Alfaro.
This is a curious and innovative firm. Its broad product range includes experimental wines produced in small quantities and single-varietals and it uses 500-litre barrels, amphoras, etc. It is also committed to organic production and is preparing to launch in the near future its ‘single-vineyard’ wines, the top category of the D.O.Ca. Rioja.
Burgo Viejo Garnacha Ecológica 2021 (D.O.Ca. Rioja) is ideal with Madrid-style tripe or lamb trotters in a sauce.
Creators' opinion
This is a cherry-red wine with intense aromas of strawberry caramel and plum over a toasty background that lends it great complexity. Fresh and long on the palate with smooth tannins. Its freshness and high extraction ensure it will keep for at least 3 years after harvesting.