Frontonio Microcósmico Garnacha 2023
12.12₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Microcósmico Garnacha was produced with grapes from older vines grown on slopes with slate soils at 650 to 700 meters in altitude in the village of Jarque in the IGP Valdejalón. It fermented with indigenous yeasts and 20% to 25% whole clusters that were foot trodden, and it matured in underground concrete vats for seven months. It has a little more complexity and depth than the Botijo Rojo and is varietal and juicy, with fine tannins and a dry finish. It has only 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.21 and 5.9 grams of acidity. 24,978 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2024.
Features
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 12 months in concrete tanks.
Description
Frontonio Microcósmico Garnacha is ared wine produced by Bodegas Frontonio from unirrigated, goblet-trained vineyards located in the mountains of Aragón. These vines, more than 50 years old, are grown at an altitude of 650 to 700 metres above sea level on slate and sandy soils, under a continental climate with Mediterranean influence.
Winemaking
Frontonio Microcósmico Garnacha ismade with 100% of the Garnacha variety, which gives it an authentic expression, faithful to its origin. The grapes are harvested by hand in small boxes of 18 kg, and the grapes are fermented with indigenous yeasts, using 40% whole bunches, following a traditional method in cement tanks. Subsequently, the wine matures for 7 months in underground cement tanks, a process that allows the freshness and purity of this Aragonese Grenache to be maintained.
Taste
Frontonio Microcósmico Garnacha stands outfor its fresh and complex character. On the nose, this wine expresses aromas of raspberry and strawberry, accompanied by a mineral and spicy background that adds layers of depth to the whole. On the palate, it has refreshing acidity and elegant tannins, with a muscular texture that feels robust but balanced. The finish is dry, with a persistence that highlights its purity and structure. With a moderate alcohol content of 13.5%, this wine is ideal for pairing with baked white meats, mild rice dishes or classic tapas, enjoying the elegance of a well-crafted Garnacha.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 378.09₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 378.09₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 22.83₣ | 11.41₣ (-11.41₣) |
| 7-12 | 28.26₣ | 14.13₣ (-14.13₣) |
| 13-18 | 34.88₣ | 17.44₣ (-17.44₣) |
| 19-24 | 43.86₣ | 21.93₣ (-21.93₣) |
| 25-30 | 49.15₣ | 24.58₣ (-24.58₣) |
| 31-36 | 54.82₣ | 27.41₣ (-27.41₣) |
| 37-42 | 58.60₣ | 29.30₣ (-29.30₣) |
| 43-48 | 60.49₣ | 30.25₣ (-30.25₣) |
| 49-54 | 66.17₣ | 33.08₣ (-33.08₣) |
| 55-60 | 71.84₣ | 35.92₣ (-35.92₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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