Bodegas Frontonio 'Psicodélico' Valdejalón Field Blend 2022

A fresh, lively red with bright red cherry and raspberry fruit, subtle herbal lift and a saline mineral thread through the mid-palate. Gentle tannins, crisp acidity and a finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. It’s a distinctive, free-spirit expression of Aragón’s low-profile vineyards.

Quick Facts

• Region: Valdejalón, Aragón, Spain

• Varietal / Blend: Field blend of local red and white varieties (Garnacha, Robal, Provechón, Cribatinaja, others)

• Vintage: 2022

• Farming / Vinification: Hand-harvest, native-yeast fermentation, minimal intervention

• Soils / Elevation: Slate / quartzite / clay soils at approx 650 m elevation

• ABV: ~12.5% (indicative)

• Production: Very limited, small‐parcel

Tasting Profile

• Aromas: Red cherry, wild strawberry, dried herbs, crushed rock.

• Palate: Lively and medium-bodied with juicy red fruit, soft tannins, and a savory mineral core.

• Finish: Fresh, vibrant, and saline.

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

“Psicodélico” offers real excitement for the adventurous wine enthusiast: rare varietals, expressive terroir, and a style that bridges vibrancy with subtle complexity. It represents one of Spain’s most interesting under-the-radar regions, yet offers excellent value and character.

Winemaking

Grapes are hand-harvested from high-altitude vineyards (~650 m) planted in slate, quartzite, and clay soils. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts in neutral vessels, and the wine sees a brief aging in a mix of amphorae and neutral oak. The approach is minimal-intervention, letting the vineyard and its old vines shine in every glass.

Serving & Pairing

Serve slightly cool (~60-62°F) or decanted briefly to allow aromatics to open. Pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops, wild mushrooms with herbs, or simply a board of aged Manchego and Marcona almonds.

Drinking Window

Best enjoyed from 2025 through 2030+, though its bright fruit and acidity make it enjoyable now with a little air.

Estate Overview

Bodegas Frontonio is a small, family-driven winery in Aragón, founded by Fernando Mora MW and collaborators. The team is committed to low-intervention winemaking, showcasing indigenous varieties and the volcanic terroir of the Valdejalón region.