Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 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

  • Grilled octopus
    A barrel-aged rosé has the texture for charred octopus.
  • Rice with rabbit
    Twelve months in oak give more weight than a tank rosé, enough for a rice dish.
  • Serrano ham croquetas
    Freshness and structure handle a fried, salty bite.

History

El Chuqueiro sits in the highest part of Valtuille, where clay soils hold the moisture the old vines need. Mencía, Bastardo and old Godello are pressed together and the must runs down by gravity to ferment on indigenous yeasts in 500 litre French oak barrels, where the wine then rests twelve months.

Facts

Producer
Estévez Bodegas y Viñedos · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía, Bastardo, Godello
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Twelve months in 500 litre French oak barrels
ABV
13.0%
Price
€16-22 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage

Frequently asked about Versos de Valtuille Mencía Rosado

What grapes are in Versos de Valtuille Rosado?

Mencía with Bastardo and old Godello, pressed together as the varieties grow in the El Chuqueiro site.

How long is Versos de Valtuille Rosado aged?

Twelve months in the same 500 litre French oak barrels where it ferments, which is unusually long for a Spanish rosado.

When should I drink Versos de Valtuille Rosado?

Drink within one to six years of the vintage; the barrel time gives it more staying power than most rosés.

What food pairs with Versos de Valtuille Rosado?

Grilled octopus, rice with rabbit, or Serrano ham croquetas.

Tags

bastardo dry field blend godello high acid medium body medium term menc a mood elegant mood savoury occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion summer old vines old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with risotto pairs with shellfish price trade up still rose

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