Campo de Borja

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• The cierzo wind causes intense evapotranspiration, permanent water stress, and slows phenolic ripening.
• Soils are calcareous and nutrient-rich; vineyards are situated between 350 and 700 m in altitude. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The climate is continental, with annual rainfall of 350–450 l/m² and sharp temperature swings.
• The zone encompasses 16 municipalities in the northwest of Zaragoza, in the comarcas of Campo de Borja and Tarazona y el Moncayo. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The influence of the Monasterio de Veruela was decisive in the historical development of viticulture in the zone.

• Viticultural tradition documented before 1203; the Monasterio de Veruela was key to its historical development.

• Slow phenolic ripening enhances intense aromas and deep colour in red wines.
• Sparkling wines produced by the traditional method develop a fine, persistent mousse with fruity aromas.

• The cierzo wind causes permanent water stress that slows phenolic ripening, enhancing aromas and colour intensity.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.

Sources

• National pliego de condiciones (PDF) — +6 varieties added
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0180
• Official trade body site — D.O. Campo de Borja