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Cortijo Barranco Oscuro

Borgonon Granate Red 2006

€55,00

Borgonon Granate Red 2006,

Borgoñón Granate is an organic and natural red wine from Andalusia made from Pinot Noir. Classified as Vino de Mesa (table wine), it is vinified by Cortijo Barranco Oscuro. As its name suggests, it draws inspiration from Burgundy. This 2006, which has had time to reflect, is one of the best vintages of this cuvée.

Vinification

This wine comes from Pinot Noir vines planted at an altitude of 1,280 meters on schist soils. The wine is aged for one year in old barrels.

Tasting

Borgoñón Granate is a beautifully atypical wine that displays remarkable density while being relatively clear and not very concentrated (a reference to Burgundy). Intense red fruits, cherries, melted and velvety tannins, and a long and seductive smoky finish. It ages well. Great balance, melted tannins, pair it with a beautiful grilled prime rib or Spanish canned fish. A pata negra ham? Certainly, it's a compatriot.

Learn more about Cortijo Barranco Oscuro

Manuel Valenzuela cultivates the highest vines in the world (1,368 meters), in Andalusia, on the Sierra Contraviesa. Barranco oscuro means "dark valley," a reminder of the original site of the property, which was moved at the end of the 19th century after the phylloxera crisis. In 1979, the estate was taken over by Manuel, who decided to use natural methods in preference to those of modern oenology.

A drop of 1,400 meters

At first, he bought grapes, but his goal was to replant vines. Currently, the twelve hectares of Cortijo Barranco Oscuro extend over a drop of almost 1,400 meters. On a poor, dry, schistose terroir, two localities concentrate the plots: Cerro Las Monjas at the very top and Hoyo y Cerro de Las Gayumbas lower down, near the winery buildings.

High-altitude wines

Strong thermal contrasts explain the freshness of the wines, produced without the addition of exogenous yeasts and without inputs in the vineyard or cellar. Although the estate is not certified organic due to the disillusionment that fraud in this area has brought Manuel, his estate is a member of the Spanish Association of Natural Wine Producers. His wines are straightforward and clean, without compromise: they give joy through the seriousness of the work that was necessary to produce them.

Discover our selection of the best red wines
Our cellar team's selection allows you to discover the finest bottles from French and European appellations, without added sulfites. Throughout the vintages, we offer a wide selection of quality organic and natural wines. Our appellations (AOP/AOC or IGP; Vin de France and its European equivalents) are located in France, Spain and Catalonia, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Austria. They cover classic regions—Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Côtes du Rhône—as well as lesser-known ones like Auvergne, Provence, Languedoc, Southwest, and Savoie. In Italy, appellations include Sicily (Etna DOP), Lazio, and Campania. In Spain, they include Bierzo, Andalusia, and Catalonia. All the emblematic grape varieties are featured in our cellar: Pinot Noir (Burgundy, Alsace, Loire), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (Bordeaux), Malbec (Cahors), Gamay (Auvergne, Loire), Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre or Carignan (Rhône and South). We should also mention Touriga Nacional in Portugal, Nerello Mascalese in Sicily, Tempranillo in Spain and Avgoustiatis in Greece. In addition, the creativity of "nature" tends to open up grape varieties and experiment with their cooking in new regions, to make non-classical blends, or to re-enhance forgotten grape varieties in their traditional regions. Which red wine to taste with fish? It's possible to serve a red wine with fish in the case of a rather spicy recipe (for example, tomato-based and without cream), or with a red wine sauce, or with grilled or roasted fish. We recommend a light, fluid cuvée or a "blouge," a wine halfway between rosé and red. Which red wine should you drink with cheese?
In principle, none, except for sweet, liqueur-like, or fortified wines such as Port, Banyuls, fortified Grenache, Maury, or vermouth. The dry tannins clash with the milky components of the cheese, creating a bitterness and acridity on the palate that some may find unpleasant. If you insist, you can pair a light cuvée with a very dry pressed cheese (aged Gouda, aged Mimolette) or black Brie. Which red wine should you drink with a barbecue? In principle, they can all be served at a barbecue. However, we recommend easy-drinking, fruity, supple, and easy-drinking wines that will pair well with any barbecue. Therefore, prefer vintages from the South of France, Spain, and Italy with little extraction and maceration, or medium-bodied. Pay attention to their color, which should be clear and bright. How to choose a good red wine?
It all depends on what you like and how you want to serve it. For an all-purpose wine, enjoyable at the table, with friends, and as an aperitif, choose a Gamay grape variety (Beaujolais, Auvergne), a Grolleau, a Pineau d'Aunis, or a wine from the South or Italy. To accompany meats and regional dishes, opt for a full-bodied wine with substance (Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre). For an exceptional experience, turn to our great wines from Burgundy, the Jura, or Andalusia. At what temperature should you enjoy a red wine?
The more body, substance, and age the bottle has, the higher its serving temperature. The closer it is to a thirst-quenching wine, a glouglou, a young wine, or a "blouge" (a rosé tending toward red or vice versa), the cooler it should be served. The ideal temperature is between 15 and 18°C, and can rise to 20°C for an older, tannic, and more mature bottle. What are the most famous red wines?
In France, the Bordeaux-Burgundy-Beaujolais trilogy comes first (Beaujolais is now part of Burgundy), closely followed by Côtes-du-Rhône. In Spain, it's Rioja, and in Italy, Chianti and Barolo. In second place: those from Languedoc. Worth knowing: vintages from the Loire Valley, Auvergne, the South West, Provence and Alsace. List not closed.