Campo de Borja Mosen Cleto
The 1985 Sarda y Monte Fuendejalón is a red wine produced by Bodegas Aragonesas, S.A. It originates from the Campo de Borja Denominación de Origen, located in the Zaragoza province of northeastern Spain's Aragon region.
Campo de Borja serves as a geographical transition zone between the Ebro River valley and the Sistema Ibérico mountain range, where the Moncayo massif dominates the landscape. The vineyards are planted at altitudes ranging from 350 to 700 meters above sea level. The terroir features varied soils, consisting predominantly of sandy earth over limestone in the lower areas, while the higher slopes are characterized by stony, iron-rich clay.
The climate is distinctly continental with extreme temperature fluctuations, bringing cold winters and long, hot summers with very limited rainfall. A crucial element for local viticulture is the "Cierzo," a cold and dry northwest wind that frequently blows through the vineyards, naturally ventilating the vines.
The winemaking tradition in Zaragoza stretches back over two millennia to Roman settlements and was systematically organized in the 12th century by Cistercian monks from the Veruela monastery. Today, Campo de Borja is internationally recognized as the "Empire of Garnacha." The harsh climate provides optimal conditions for this dominant grape variety, with many vineyards consisting of old, low-yielding bush vines that form the historical core of the area's production.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Zaragoza
Zaragoza is a province located in the autonomous region of Aragon in northeastern Spain. Geographically, the area is characterized by the Ebro river valley and the transition to the Iberian System mountains, including the prominent Moncayo massif. The province contains three of Aragon's most important wine regions with official Denominación de Origen (DO) status: Campo de Borja, Cariñena and Calatayud.
The climate in Zaragoza is predominantly continental with Mediterranean influences. It is characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations between hot summers and cold winters, as well as significant differences between day and night temperatures. A crucial factor for viticulture is the "Cierzo" – a cold and dry northwest wind that blows through the vineyards and helps keep the vines free from diseases in the otherwise low-rainfall landscape.
The wine tradition in Zaragoza stretches back more than two millennia to Roman settlements such as Carae, present-day Cariñena. In the Middle Ages, production was systematized by Cistercian monks around monasteries like Veruela and Piedra. The region is particularly historically rooted in the cultivation of the Garnacha grape, which thrives in the high-altitude and stony soils. Many of the vineyards consist of old, low-yielding bush vines, which form the core of the province's wine production along with varieties such as Tempranillo, Cariñena and Macabeo.
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