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
Vineyard located in El Bierzo.
Terroir
The soil is decomposed slate with sandy areas, the soil is worked in a traditional way with three passes with plows pulled by two cows.
In the vineyard
The Mencia plots are located in Espanillo at 700 meters altitude, the average age of the vineyard is 80 years.
Winemaking
After a manual harvest in boxes, the grapes are selected, destemmed and crushed. Then it goes directly into a 2500L foudre where it undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, remaining in this foudre until it is racked for bottling.
Ageing
The aging time is 11 months for the 2012 vintage. The bottling without filtration is done with a slight clarification.
Varietals
Mencia : 60%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 40%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 40%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % 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
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Animal and black fruit notes, well-structured, silky tannins.
Food pairings
Red meat, games, couscous.
