Grégory Pérez is one of the members of the new generation called to take over the production of the great wines of Spain from his Mengoba winery. A project in which he devotes all his energy and which shares with his fellow generation a philosophy that seeks respect and sustainability of the vineyard. These principles are bringing to light natural wines with the personality of each "terroir".
Presentation
Presentation
The vineyards of 6ha are located in the town of Espanillo, in the Bierzo region, at the headwaters of the Cúa River.
Location
The Mencía plots are located in Valtuille and Villafranca del Bierzo.
Terroir
The soil is mostly clayey with some sandy patches.
In the vineyard
550 meters altitude, the average age of the vineyard is 50 years.
Winemaking
After a manual harvest in boxes, the grapes are selected, destemmed and crushed. It then goes directly to stainless steel tanks where it undergoes alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentation.
Ageing
Aging time is 11 months in stainless steel tank.
Unfiltered bottling with light clarification.
Unfiltered bottling with light clarification.
Varietals
Mencia : 50%
Alicante Bouchet : 50%
Alicante Bouchet : 50%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/ 61°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Fruit and minerality. Strawberry, cherry. Wine with fine tannins and powerful aromas.
Food pairings
It’s got a real affinity for spiced and peppery meats, and will pair so well with pastrami, chorizo, corned beef, and other such tempting ingredients. Steak au poivre is always a winner here, and it will work just as well with on-trend vegan ingredients like smoked seitan, too. Warm salads, hearty meat or bean stews, and pretty much any lamb dish will also do nicely
