- An old-vine Mencía-based blend from La Rata, a clay-alluvial parcel just across the communal boundary from Valtuille’s El Rapolao
- 100% whole-cluster fermentation in tank
- Aged 10 months in one 600L barrel formerly used to age Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-GRP-21-21 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2023-08-10
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2024-06-20
"The perfumed, floral, elegant and clean 2022 Encinas La Rata fermented in stainless steel and matured in 600-liter Stockinger barrels. It's medium-bodied, with contained ripeness, 13% alcohol and round tannins. It's an improvement over previous vintages."