Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / — | ≈ $106.30Original CHF 87.86 | decantalo.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Predominantly Mencía with Bastardo (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Godello and Doña Blanca
Classification D.O. Bierzo
Region Bierzo
Soil Sand
Sites The 1.7-hectare Las Villegas vineyard in Valtuille de Abajo
Vine Age Planted at the end of the 19th century
Fermentation Vessels Large, open-top chestnut vat
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The 1.7-hectare sandy vineyard is planted at 4,500 vines per hectare and farmed using practicing-organic methods. Harvest occurred around the end of August or beginning of September. Whole clusters fermented with native yeasts in a large open-top chestnut vat, followed by 60–90 days of maceration and one year in neutral barrels; the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Predominantly Mencía with Bastardo (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Godello and Doña Blanca
Classification D.O. Bierzo
Region Bierzo
Soil Sand
Sites Las Villegas vineyard in Valtuille de Abajo
Vine Age Planted in the late 19th century
Fermentation Vessels Large, open-top chestnut barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Volume 4,800 bottles
Bottles4,800
Production Details Harvested around the end of August or beginning of September; whole clusters were pressed and fermented with native yeasts in large open-top chestnut barrels, followed by 60–90 days on the skins and one year in neutral barrels. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Mencía
Classification D.O. Bierzo
Region Bierzo
Soil Clay and limestone, With abundant sand at the surface
Elevation 530.0 meters
Sites Old vines from the Las Villegas estate in Valtuille, León
Vine Age Planted in 1908
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The Las Villegas parcel was described as slightly over one hectare and subject to an Atlantic-continental climate. Stems were used during vinification, and the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, leaf litter, subtle medicinal and cocoa notes; structured, drying and balanced, with a long, persistent, ripe-fruited palate
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / — | ≈ $106.30Original CHF 87.86 | decantalo.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
C/ Promadelo, s/n, 24530 Valtuille de Abajo, Leon, Spain
Email
Owner
Raul Perez
Cellarmaster
Raul Perez