Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

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

  • Roast pork loin
    Large-format oak leaves a clean fruit frame for white meat.
  • Botillo with cabbage
    A coupage of old Valtuille vines is the local partner to the local dish.
  • Charcuterie board
    Freshness cuts cured fat without needing heavy tannin.

History

The house red in the Versos de Valtuille range comes from a coupage of old vineyards at Valtuille de Abajo where Mencía roots into clay, slate, lime and rolled stone. Vines are over seventy-five years old in both bush and trellis form. Fermentation runs in 10,000 litre stainless steel tanks, then the wine rests ten months in 7,500 litre French oak foudres.

Facts

Producer
Estévez Bodegas y Viñedos · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Ten months in 7,500 litre French oak foudres
ABV
13.5%
Price
€14-19 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Versos de Valtuille Mencía

How long is Versos de Valtuille Mencía aged?

Ten months in 7,500 litre French oak foudres, after fermentation in 10,000 litre stainless steel tanks.

Where is Versos de Valtuille Mencía made?

From a blend of old vineyards at Valtuille de Abajo, on soils of clay, slate, lime and rolled stone, with vines over seventy-five years old.

When should I drink Versos de Valtuille Mencía?

Drink between two and ten years from vintage.

What food pairs with Versos de Valtuille Mencía?

Roast pork loin, botillo with cabbage, or a charcuterie board.

Tags

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