With all the attention going to Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Priorat, this region located in the stony villages of Aragon, is finally getting its turn on the spot-light. Thanks to Bodegas Alto Moncayo, all of a sudden everybody wants to drink Campo de Borja wines. This region was classified as a DO in 1980 and is known as the king of Garnacha (know as Grenache in other countries), which is the primary planted grape, and sources claim that the grape originated in the region of Aragon. Full bodied, bold reds are crafted here and value abounds in this historic and medieval region. Top 3 wineries in this region are: Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Bodegas Aragonesas and Bodegas Borsao.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT CAMPO DE BORJA

• Official Denominación de Origen Year: 1980
• Acres Under Vine: 15,560
• Soil: Limestone and Clay
• Vineyard Elevation: 1150 to 2300 Feet
• Major Grapes (Red): Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mazuela, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
• Major Grapes (White): Macabeo, Moscatel
• Estimated Wineries: 17

WEATHER IN CAMPO DE BORJA

SELECTION OF CAMPO DE BORJA WINES

Bodegas Borsao Tinto
Region: Campo de Borja
Grape Varietal: 100% Garnacha
Usually Scores: 86-90
Price: $8

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha
Region: Campo de Borja
Grape Varietal: 100% Garnacha
Usually Scores: 90-92
Price: $18

Bodegas Alto Moncayo, Alto Moncayo
Region: Campo de Borja
Grape Varietal: 100% Garnacha
Usually Scores: 93-97
Price: $40