Our staff fell in love with this lovely light red at a recent tasting. We are thrilled to pass along this find—and incredible value—from Spain's Campo de Borja. Only $9.99!!! Buy this by the case to stock up for spring and summer! .jpg)
2020 Bodegas Santo Cristo (Frontonio) Garnacha Selección El Casetero LFW Staff Notes: "A light, fresh, youthful, and delicious wine reminiscent of Beaujolais. This wine is made from 100% organic Grenache from Campo de Borja. Strawberry, Raspberry, and candy notes emerge from the glass, finishing with notions of black tea and light sage. Overall, it is light-bodied, fruity and perfect for a spring day, or with lighter dishes. An irresistible value under $10." Winery Notes: "Bodegas Frontonio was created in 2008 by three friends from Aragón, Fernando Mora, aspirant Master of Wine, Mario López, oenologist from Bodegas Borsao, and Francisco Latasa, lawyer and international trade expert.
The aim of Bodegas Frontonio is to dignify the area of Valdejalón and its vineyards, mainly planted with old Grenache, and with a continental-Mediterranean climate. In total, they directly manage around 50 hectares, with organic certification since 2017. Most part of the vineyards are located in the surroundings of Épila. They have different ages, exposures, altitudes and soil types. The climate is continental-Mediterranean with scarce rainfall (200-500 l/m2/year), 300 hours of sun per year, and days with a lot of wind, also called "Cierzo".
Frontonio El Casetero is a wine made in a cooperative in D.O. Campo de Borja, where they rent part of the winery and buy the grapes from the cooperative winegrowers themselves. 100% Grenache, harvested by hand and vinified in cement deposits. It is aged for 4 months in oak barrels."
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