Locos por el Vino Gruñón 2020

Locos por el Vino Gruñón comes from the high vineyards of the Altos del Moncayo in Campo de Borja, Aragón, a region long known for old-vine Garnacha. It blends Garnacha with Syrah, grown on stony slopes at the foot of the Moncayo massif where altitude and a continental climate give a wide swing between hot days and cool nights, preserving freshness and aromatic lift in fruit that ripens fully under the strong Aragonese sun. The wine is made and aged entirely in stainless steel for twelve months, with no oak, a choice that keeps the focus on pure, vibrant fruit and a clean, direct expression of the grapes. The colour is deep purple-red. The nose is intense, with blackberry and ripe plum, liquorice, black pepper and a dried herb edge. The palate is full and warm at 15.5%, fruit driven and rounded, with soft tannins, good freshness and a long finish. The absence of oak makes it juicy and approachable young. Serve at 16 degrees, with a short chill on a warm day. It suits grilled red meat, spiced dishes and aged cheese.