Year: 2021
Grape variety: 100% Mencía
Production: Limited edition of 966 bottles (0.75 l)
Origin: DO Bierzo, single vineyard “La Tarea” in the Paraje Val de Paxariñas, Cacabelos (León)
Vineyard: Planted in 1999, bush-trained vines at 2.0 × 1.0 m. Organically managed without the use of herbicides or chemical fungicides. Southwest-facing with an approximately 5% slope, at approximately 600 m above sea level, on clayey-loam soils with a 20–25% clay content.
Soils: Clay-loamy, southwest facing, medium slope (5%), approx. 600 m above sea level
Orientation: Southwest
Climate: Temperate Atlantic climate with continental influence – ideal for aromatic finesse and balanced ripening of the Mencía grape
Vinification: Manual harvest in 15 kg crates, careful selection on the sorting table in the winery. Complete destemming, spontaneous fermentation without added sulfur in small open fermentation tanks. Two-week maceration with daily manual punchdown.
Maturation: 12 months aging in two half-new French Barolo-style barriques (225 l and 500 l)
Alcohol content: Not specified
Tasting note: The wine has an intense, medium-bodied purple red color.
Very fine and delicate on the nose – aromas of fresh red fruits such as cherry, currant and raspberry, accompanied by floral notes (violet), fine spice (pepper, cinnamon) and subtle mineral hints.
On the palate, it's elegant and harmonious, with beautiful freshness, a silky texture, and finely integrated tannins. The aromas gain intensity and complexity with aeration, and the finish is long and balanced.
A particularly fine, subtle Mencía – ideal for lovers of elegant, terroir-influenced red wines with great character.
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