D.O. Bierzo
Red
Aged 8 months in American (Missouri) oak barrels
100% old-vine Mencía grapes
• Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (March, 2008)- 90 points
• Peñín Guide 2010 (Casar de Burbia 2007) - 90 points
• Silver Medal (Casar de Burbia 2006)- Challenge International du Vin 2009
• Stephen Tanzer´s International Wine Cellar - 90 points
This wine, which takes its name from the bodega, is made from the grapes grown at the Finca Valdepiñe estate, at altitudes which vary between 400 and 600 m above sea-level. These vineyards are planted in more developed soils with higher clay contente, emphasising the varietal´s potential.
Harvesting and crushing are both carried out by hand. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at maximum controlled temperatures of 24- 25ºC in small 10.000 litre vats. Afterwards the wine is left to age for a period of 8 months in American (Misouri) oak, with the aim of obtaining the optimum blend of fruit an wood.
