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Bierzo Tinto 'El Cerro de Valdecañada'

Bierzo Tinto 'El Cerro de Valdecañada'

Bierzo Tinto El Cerro de Valdecaada Bodegas y Viedos Ral Prez

A blend of mostly Mencía with smaller amounts of Bastardo (Trousseau) and Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) • Sourced from the miniscule (< 1ha) north-facing El Cerro at 800m ASL on schist and slate • Fermented spontaneously in neutral open-top vat with 100% whole bunches • Six months (!) of post-fermentation maceration before pressing • Racked to two neutral 225L French barriques for about a year of elevage under flor • unfined and unfiltered 

Info

Vintage:
2018
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ES-RPZ-35-18 3/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
97
Date
2022-01-31