Geneva Edge: Zismero Garnacha Campo de Borja 2023

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby red in the glass. Aromas leap with fresh raspberries, blackberry, star anise and white pepper—the signature spice-lily character of Campo de Borja Garnacha. On the palate: rich red fruit density with juicy blackberry and black cherry, softened by velvety tannins and infused with herbal thyme, violet and licorice root. Balanced acidity and moderate toast from two months in French oak round it out. Long finish, addictively sipable. 

Meet the Winemaker

From Bodegas Alto Moncayo’s youthful “Locos Por El Vino” line, Zismero is grounded in Garnacha for the next generation—vines aged 15–20 years, planted at 500–600 m elevation around Tabuenca, Ainzón and Borja. Founded by Chris Ringland and friends, it’s Grenache rebellion with terroir integrity. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Garnacha (Grenache)

• Vintage: 2023

• Region: DO Campo de Borja, Aragon, Spain (high-altitude clay-calcareous & ferro‑clay soils)

• Aging: 7–8 days open ferment maceration; malolactic, then aged 2 months in second‑year French oak barrels (225 L) 

• ABV: ~15% (intense style typical of Campo de Borja) 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 14–16 °C; let warm slightly to coax aromatic energy

Critic Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast (2022 vintage): 90 pts — “A strong debut: raspberry, white pepper, star lily on the nose, followed by blackberry, star anise and velvet tannins.” 

• Wine Spectator: Reviewed Zismero 2023 for its layered herb and fruit, “lightly chewy tannins, balanced and fresh”

• General consensus: Known as one of Campo de Borja’s top-value Garnachas, praised for power, purity and price. 

Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb kabobs or carnitas tacos with char herbs

• Spiced sausage pizza or lamb shawarma flatbreads

• Beef ragù over tagliatelle or lamb-stuffed shells

• Hard cheeses like Manchego with roasted nuts and olives

Why You Need This Bottle

Because this is the smart way to level up your Grenache game. Alto Moncayo’s Zismero 2023 brings intense fruit, spice-laced structure, and high-altitude finesse—all with accessibility and zero pretense. If you want rich Spanish power without paying for hype, this is it.

Ready for bold Spanish Garnacha with character and credibility? Add Alto Moncayo Locos Por El Vino Zismero Garnacha 2023 to your cart—free shipping on six-pack orders or sweet club perks. Sip rich, sip bold, sip smart.