Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: ripe red and black fruit, mineral notes, floral nuances

Palate: velvety weight, fleshy grip, earthy recall

Morello cherry with intense violet nuances, showing ripe red and black fruit with mineral and floral notes, velvety and fleshy on the palate.

What it pairs with

  • Roast pork with garlic
    Short barrel time adds grip without covering the fruit.
  • Grilled sausages and beans
    The earthy recall in the wine meets a pulse dish.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Mineral and floral notes suit an earthy rice.

History

The cooperative's oak-touched Mencía uses selected fruit from bush vines between 65 and 85 years old. Fermentation and maceration are controlled in stainless steel, alcoholic fermentation finishes and malolactic runs in concrete, and the wine spends three to four months in French oak.

Facts

Producer
Cooperativa Vinos del Bierzo · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Three to four months in French oak barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
€8-11 at retail
Drinking window
1-7 from vintage

Frequently asked about Armas de Guerra Roble

What does Armas de Guerra Roble taste like?

Morello cherry with intense violet nuances. The aromas are of ripe red and black fruit, mineral and floral. The palate is velvety and fleshy, with an earthy recall of the land.

How long is Armas de Guerra Roble aged?

Three to four months in French oak barrels, after fermentation in stainless steel and malolactic in concrete.

When should I drink Armas de Guerra Roble?

The producer gives it an evolution window of four to seven years.

What food pairs with Armas de Guerra Roble?

Roast pork with garlic, grilled sausages and beans, or mushroom risotto.

Tags

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