Winery / Producer: Bodegas Brega (Grupo Jorge Ordóñez).

Specific Origin: Selected high-mountain vineyards in the municipalities of Munébrega and Acered, Zaragoza, Spain. D.O. Calatayud.

Vintage: 2020.

Grape Variety: 100% Aragon Garnacha (historical clonal variety of small, concentrated berries).

Vineyard Age and Soil: Centenarian vines planted between 1925 and 1945 on strict dry-farmed slopes over decomposed slate and chalky gravel soils.

Cultivation Altitude: Between 900 and 1,000 meters above sea level, exposed to a continental climate with drastic thermal amplitude.

Winemaking and Aging: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak vats. Noble aging for 22 months in selected French oak barrels.

Style: Full-bodied, glyceric, single-vineyard red, with imposing balance, mineral freshness, and immense finesse.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-BREGA-GARNACHA-2020-750

Appearance: Presents a beautiful intense ruby red color with a garnet rim, clean, bright, with a well-structured medium-high intensity and an elegant tear that subtly stains the glass, denoting its great richness and concentration.

Nose: High aromatic intensity, supremely clear, elegant, and seductive. It unfolds frank memories of ripe red fruit (raspberries, black cherries) harmoniously combined with floral notes of fresh violets, spicy touches of white pepper, cloves, black licorice, and a very characteristic calcareous and slate mineral background.

Palate: Voluptuous, luscious, and notably unctuous entry. On the palate, it is dense, fleshy, and with excellent volume, but guided at all times by a vibrant natural acidity that provides freshness. Its tannins are silky, perfectly round, and polished. Its finish is dry, long, deeply elegant, and persistent with fruity and mineral memories.

Excellent Gastronomic Pairing: The sumptuousness, volume, and balanced mineral acidity of Brega 2020 give it extraordinary versatility for cuisine with character and structure. It ideally pairs with premium red meats (Rib Eye, Cowboy, or flank steak) cooked over coals, optimally complementing the smoky touches of the grill. It is a superb accompaniment for traditional game and feathered game dishes, roasted lamb or suckling lamb, and rich, slow-cooked stews such as oxtail or beef stews. It combines masterfully with cured sheep or goat cheese boards, acorn-fed Iberian cured meats, and hearty mountain rice dishes with wild mushrooms and truffles. In high-end Mexican cuisine, it sumptuously embraces the complexity of a traditional mole poblano or skirt steak tacos with a dried chili reduction.

Suggested Moments:

• Weekend Gourmet Asado: Surprise your guests by elevating the family barbecue. The glyceric opulence and fresh acidity of this Garnacha impeccably cleanse the palate, enhancing the juices of selected grilled cuts.
• High-End Business Meetings and Lunches: Serving a single-vineyard wine from old, extreme altitude vineyards demonstrates immense oenological culture and refined taste, ideal for fostering successful conversations and strengthening alliances.
• Special Celebration of Great Milestones: The perfect label to commemorate significant anniversaries, promotions, or memorable professional achievements; uncorking a Brega adds elegance to any intimate celebration.
• Sophisticated Romantic Dinner: Its suggestive floral aromas, notes of ripe red fruits, and silky, velvety mouthfeel create a sensual, mysterious, and deeply elegant atmosphere to enjoy as a couple.
• Intelligent Gift for Connoisseurs: An extraordinary gift for sommeliers, collectors, or demanding oenophiles who appreciate the typicality and elegance of low-production, centenarian Garnachas grown at high altitudes.
• Festive Family Meal: The flagship bottle selected to preside over the Sunday table or birthday celebrations, a round, balanced, and noble wine that easily captivates the palate of all diners.
• Summer Evenings on Select Terraces: Subtly chilled (to around 15°C) on warm summer evenings outdoors, it pairs exceptionally well with a fine charcuterie board and premium tapas.

What does the extreme altitude of 1,000 meters contribute to the profile of Brega 2020?

The extreme altitude in the D.O. Calatayud exposes the vineyards to a large thermal amplitude (hot days and very cold nights during ripening). This factor slows down the ripening of the Aragon Garnacha, allowing the grape to retain magnificent natural acidity and develop a thicker skin rich in tannins and aromas, which gives the wine exceptional freshness and longevity.

Why is it important that it comes from old vineyards planted between 1925 and 1945?

The centenarian vines of Bodegas Brega naturally regulate their production, yielding very low but exceptionally concentrated fruit and minerality. With extremely deep roots that penetrate the calcareous slate layers, they manage to extract nutrients that provide structural complexity, glyceric volume, and fidelity to the terroir that are impossible to replicate in industrial young vines.

Is it advisable to decant this wine before serving?

Yes, it is highly recommended to gently decant the wine or let it oxygenate in the glass for 20 to 30 minutes before consumption. Having undergone a noble aging of 22 months in French oak barrels and possessing great phenolic concentration, contact with oxygen allows it to fully open up, releasing its subtle notes of violets, fine woods, and sweet spices.

What is the ideal serving temperature and what is its aging potential in a cellar?

To appreciate its fleshiness, sumptuousness, and fruity notes in a balanced way without the alcohol standing out, it should preferably be served between 15°C and 17°C. Thanks to its impeccable balance, structural concentration, and high-altitude freshness, Brega 2020 Vintage has excellent aging potential in a cellar of between 8 and 12 years when stored horizontally.