The Valdejalon has long been a blank spot on the wine map of Spain. The valley just south of Zaragoza was largely abandoned during the ructions of the 20th century, but ancient and untended vines remained behind, waiting to be rediscovered. In 2016, Fernando Mora and Mario Lopez founded Bodegas Frontonio around some of the oldest Macabeo and Garnacha vines in the valley. El Casetero are inexpensive wines purchased from a cooperative in neighboring Campo de Borja but made with the same organic principles and devotion to detail. This suave and hearty Garnacha has a nose of black cherry and plum, dusty earth, dried herbs and a hint of baker’s chocolate. The palate is a hearty mash of black fruits, wild herbs, and dried orange peel, delivered with a lush texture and velvety tannins. Serve with hearty stews and casseroles that feature saffron.