La Vizcaina de Vinos

Bierzo Tinto, 'La Poulosa'

Bierzo Tinto, 'La Poulosa'

Bierzo Tinto La Poulosa La Vizcana Ral Prez
  • Village: Valtuille de Abajo
  • Vineyard: La Poulosa
  • Year of plantation: 1940
  • Hectares: 2
  • Altitude: 550 meters ASL
  • Soil: Clay with river stones
  • Orientation: East
  • Plant density: 4200 vines / hectare
  • Varieties: Mostly Mencía with Bastardo (Trousseau) and Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet)
  • Elaboration: Fermentation in large oak vats with 80% whole clusters. 60-day maceration followed by one year in 225-liter used French barrels. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Info

Vintage:
2020
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ES-VIZ-23-20 6/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

John Gilman
Score
93+
Date
2023-07-10
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-01-31

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