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Red dry
Frontonio Botijo Rojo Garnacha Valdejalón 2024 is an authentic and highly expressive wine from the Aragon region, made from the berries of old 'Garnacha' vines growing in the dry and stony landscape of Valdejalón. The result is a fresh, energetic and fruity wine that reveals the modern face of Spanish Garnacha.
The bouquet of aromas is dominated by juicy cherries, raspberries, blackberries and pomegranates, complemented by subtle notes of violets, Mediterranean herbs and black pepper. A light minerality is also revealed in the glass, which gives the aroma additional depth.
The wine is medium-weight, juicy, with a strong concentration of red berries, soft tannins and lively acidity. Aging in concrete tanks preserves the purity of the fruit and gives it a soft texture, while the aftertaste has light spice and mineral accents.
The Valdejalón PGI zone in Aragon has a continental climate with Mediterranean influence, large temperature fluctuations and poor calcareous soils. These conditions lead to a lower yield, but give the berries a higher concentration of flavor and aromatic substances.
Serve at a temperature of 15-16 °C. It is recommended to combine with: roast duck, pork roasts, lamb chops, grilled vegetables, tomato-based pasta dishes or Spanish tapas snacks.
The red 2024 Botijo Rojo Garnacha is juicy, primary, fruit-driven and clean, with a perfumed nose of flowers, wild berries and herbs. It's fine-boned, with contained ripeness, 13% alcohol and abundant, fine tannins. Here, they look for more freshness and red rather than black fruit. 25,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2025.
"Bodegas Frontonio" is a project by Master of Wine (MW) Fernando Morra, born from the desire to reveal the uniqueness of Aragon region wines. "Bodegas Frontonio" is located in the Aragon region, which encompasses appellations such as Valdejalon, Campo de Borja, Calatayud, and Somontano. Many people have barely heard of them, but it is believed that the 'Garnacha' variety (known as 'Grenache' in France) originated from these areas. Therefore, it is not surprising that in these appellations we can find many old 'Garnacha' vines. Fernando Morra initiated the creation of the "Mondo Garnacha" winemakers' group, whose goal is to preserve and nurture old vines, expressing the best qualities of 'Garnacha' wines. In the Valdejalon IGP appellation, the oldest surviving vines were planted in the 1890s! Luis Gutierrez (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate reviewer), reviewing 'Garnacha' wines from Aragon, Navarra, and several other areas around the "Frontonio" winery, wrote simply and unequivocally: "This time, Frontonio wines are the ones that show the most significant progress compared to previous vintages. Each year the wine gets better."
Wine Style
"Bodegas Frontonio" wine is expressive, with exceptional balance, perfectly revealing the terroir of the vineyards.
Prestigious Vineyards
The winery owns prestigious vineyards, acquired since the 1890s. Among them stand out:
They are complemented by lesser-known but characteristic vineyards of the Aragon region.
Aging and Consumption Period
"Bodegas Frontonio" wines are aged to highlight the best qualities of the vineyards. The wines are aged in both oak barrels and other vessels, depending on the wine style. For this reason, "Bodegas Frontonio" wines are flexible – they can be enjoyed both young and aged.
