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Campo de Borja
Vineyards in Borja
Since this area acquired DO (Designation of Origin) status in 1980, it has been progressively acquiring an identity of its own. Its wines are well-made, full-bodied and dense, with clear, fruity aromas.
Whilst most production continues to be red wines, the number of crianzas is steadily increasing. Today both red and rosé wines have won the respect of experts, and the intensely fruity, young reds are enjoying considerable commercial success. As a result, exports have doubled since 1995.
The varieties, Tempranillo, Mazuela, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah in red wines and Macabeo, Chardonnay and Moscatel, in white wines are also authorised in the Campo de Borja D.O
The ancient Romans introduced and developed grape-growing in this region, but the first written reference is a document in the archives of the Cistercian Monastery of Veruela which refers to donations of vineyards in the year 1203.