50+ Garnacha Viejoven 2015
Full-bodied red wine · Vintages and Vineyards / Viejoven project showcasing old vines
Vintage: 2015
Type
Full-bodied red wine
Producer
Vintages and Vineyards / Viejoven project showcasing old vines
Country
Spain
Vintage
2015
Region & Appellation
Aragon, Calatayud or Campo de Borja DO
Grape Varieties
100% Garnacha (Grenache) from vines over 50 years old
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby core with a garnet rim, showing moderate to high viscosity with slow-moving legs on the glass.
Aroma Profile
Ripe black cherry, baked strawberry, sweet spices like cinnamon and clove, alongside tertiary notes of leather, damp earth, and a hint of dried Mediterranean herbs.
Tasting Notes
A rich and generous palate opening with plush dark fruit and sweet baking spices, developing into a mid-palate featuring earthy complexity and warming alcohol, leading to a long, savory finish with smooth, integrated tannins.
Flavor Profile
Blackberry jam, ripe red plum, kirsch, black pepper, subtle cocoa, and a touch of stony minerality on the finish.
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a velvety, mouth-coating texture, rich extract, and a smooth, rounded palate feel.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium acidity that provides enough freshness to balance the ripe fruit, coupled with fine-grained, velvety tannins that have softened nicely from bottle aging.
Sweetness Level
Dry with a rich, ripe fruit impression
Alcohol Content
14.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for several months to add subtle spice and structure without overpowering the fruit.
Food Pairings
Roasted lamb chops, grilled chorizo, hearty beef stews, and aged Manchego cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18°C in a large Bordeaux or universal red wine glass. Decanting for 30 minutes is recommended to allow the old-vine aromas to open up.
Price Range
15 to 25 USD
Quality Assessment
Score range around 88-90 points. Represents a solid, premium-value expression of old-vine Spanish Garnacha with great complexity for its price point.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested old vines yielding low crops, fermented in stainless steel with temperature control, followed by brief barrel maturation.
Terroir
High-elevation continental climate with poor, stony soils and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, allowing Garnacha to retain acidity while achieving full phenolic ripeness.
History & Heritage
The 'Viejoven' concept highlights the vitality of old vines (over 50 years old), which naturally produce lower yields of highly concentrated fruit.
Interesting Facts
The label playfully combines 'Viejo' (old) and 'Joven' (young) into 'Viejoven' to signify old-vine concentration paired with a modern, vibrant winemaking approach.
Cellaring Potential
Drink now through 2026. While fully approachable and mature, it will hold well for a few more years if stored in proper cellar conditions.
Similar Wines
High-altitude old-vine Garnacha from Campo de Borja, Calatayud, or Priorat.