Locos Por El Vino Gruñón
A ruby tint with enticing aromas of blackberry, plum. and black cherry with notes of licorice and cocoa. On the palate, it reveals an enjoyable freshness of dark fruits with hints of pepper and sweet spice. Produced by Bodegas Alto Moncayo, the “Locos Por El Vino” project aims to expand their range with high-quality, modern, and casual wines produced from the winery’s youngest vineyards. The “Gruñón” label (loosely translating to “the grumpy one”) adds a playful, irreverent character to the brand.
Classification: DO (Denominación de Origen)
Grape Varietal: Garnacha, Shiraz
Feature: Sustainable
Country: Spain
Region: Aragón
Appellation: Campo de Borja
Grape Profile: Garnacha is a red wine grape variety which thrives in hot, dry conditions. Their wines are known for their rich, fruity character, typically showcasing flavors of ripe red fruit like strawberries, cherries, and raspberries, along with hints of pepper, cinnamon, and leather when matured.
Region Profile: Campo de Borja, located in Aragón, Spain, is often called the “Kingdom of Garnacha” due to its ideal climate and ancient vineyards. The combination of hot, dry summers, high-altitude vineyards (up to 800 meters), and mineral-rich soils results in wines with bold flavors, fine tannins, and impressive structure.
Pair with: Grilled lamb. Barbecued pork. Steaks and grilled meat. Mediterranean cuisine such as vegetable ratatouille, couscous, and tapas. Aromatic cheeses like goat and blue cheeses.
