Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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.

What it pairs with

  • Charcuterie by the glass
    The estate pours it at the bar as well as the table, and its structure suits cured meats.
  • Roast pork with apples
    Twelve months in barrel add the complexity a substantial plate needs.
  • Grilled lamb cutlets
    The wine's finesse and structure hold up to lamb without overwhelming it.

History

Pyjama Mencía is the estate's village wine for its Villafranca del Bierzo holdings, drawn from parcels farmed under regenerative agriculture. The bush vines are at least seventy years old, the soil is not worked and no herbicides are used, only mowing, so biodiversity can spread. Fermentation is spontaneous on indigenous yeasts with no added sulphur, and the wine spends twelve months in barrel.

Facts

Producer
Demencia de Autor · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
Vino de Villa (DO Bierzo)
Oak
Twelve months in barrel
ABV
13.5%
Price
€18-24 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Pyjama Mencía

What does Pyjama Mencía taste like?

The estate describes a wine of real finesse, very versatile thanks to its structure and the personality of the Mencía variety, at home both by the glass at the bar and at the table with fuller meals. Twelve months in barrel add complexity while respecting the wine's own character.

How is Pyjama Mencía farmed?

Under regenerative agriculture: the soil is not worked, no herbicides are used, and the estate simply mows to let biodiversity develop. The bush vines are at least seventy years old.

How long is Pyjama Mencía aged?

Twelve months in barrel, after a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and no added sulphur.

What food pairs with Pyjama Mencía?

Charcuterie by the glass, roast pork with apples, or grilled lamb cutlets.

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