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Red dry
A red wine made from vines more than 50 years old, growing at an altitude of 500–600 metres in the Valdejalón Valley. 'Telescópico' combines 'Garnacha', 'Garnacha Peluda' and 'Mazuelo' from several old vineyards, making the character of the wine dependent not only on the grape varieties but also on the combination of slate, clay and limestone soils. The altitude and naturally low yields of the old vines provide concentration while keeping the wine fresh and light in structure.
On the nose, red cherries, sour cherries and blueberries are complemented by wild herbs, dried flowers, pomegranate and blood orange. As the wine opens, its stony and subtly spicy character becomes increasingly pronounced.
On the palate, the wine is juicy, fresh and precisely structured, with vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins. The red-fruit character is supported by a subtle mineral and saline line, while 'Mazuelo' adds further structure. The finish is long, dry and fresh, with lingering notes of cherries, pomegranate, wild herbs and stone.
The grapes are hand-harvested and spontaneously fermented in concrete vessels using indigenous yeasts. Maceration lasts around five weeks, after which the wine is aged for approximately 13 months in used 2,500-litre foudres and 500-litre barrels. This approach preserves the purity of the fruit without overwhelming the wine with new oak aromas.
Serve at 15–16 °C; pairs well with roasted duck breast, lamb ribs with rosemary, or roasted vegetables and aged goat cheese.
This has blood oranges, dried herbs, hibiscus and dried berries on the nose. The palate is tightly wound, with a precise balance between fruit freshness and acidity. It has a fresh, saline profile that is very attractive. Long maceration. Drink or hold.
"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.
