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. Two small plots of very old vines located in Espanillo at 750 meters altitude with slate soils.
Terroir
Slaty
Winemaking
After a box harvest, the grapes are fermented in whole bunches crushed with the feet in a 1500 L tank with a maceration of about 40 days.
Ageing
The malolactic fermentation and aging of about 14 months is done in two 500 L barrels. The bottling is done after a light clarification without filtration.
Varietals
Mencia : 40%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 30%
Godello : 30%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 30%
Godello : 30%
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
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Fruit and minerality. Strawberry, cherry. Wine with fine tannins and powerful aromas.
Food pairings
Poultry, red meat, cheese.
