Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 16 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs16 yrs18 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

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black fruit, plum, blackberry, floral touches, wax, coconut water

Palate: earthy savoury core, creamy tannin, firm acid backbone

Elegant, fragrant and complex: black fruit, plum and blackberry with floral touches and waxy ageing notes, sweet spiced wood, liquorice, leather and coconut water.

What it pairs with

  • Roast rib of beef
    Creamy tannin and firm acidity carry a large roast.
  • Wild boar in red wine
    The earthy, savoury core meets dark game.
  • Aged Manchego with honey
    Waxy and liquorice notes sit with an aged sheep cheese.

History

Altos de Losada comes from small parcels of old Mencía at Valtuille de Arriba, recovered by the estate and farmed and vinified separately. It has been certified as a Vino de Pueblo since the 2018 vintage. Élevage runs fifteen months across concrete eggs, foudres and new, second and third-year barrels.

Facts

Producer
Losada Vinos de Finca · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
Vino de Villa (DO Bierzo)
Oak
Fifteen months in concrete eggs, foudres and new, second and third-year barrels
ABV
14.0%
Price
€24-32 at retail
Drinking window
4-16 from vintage

Frequently asked about Altos de Losada

What does Altos de Losada taste like?

Elegant and fragrant with a complex nose: black fruit, plum and blackberry, floral touches, the waxy notes of its ageing, sweet spiced wood, liquorice, leather and coconut water, all over a mineral base. The palate is frank and savoury with good acid structure and creamy tannin.

What classification does Altos de Losada have?

It has been certified as a village wine, Vino de Pueblo, within DO Bierzo since the 2018 vintage.

How long is Altos de Losada aged?

Fifteen months, split between concrete eggs, foudres and new, second and third-year barrels.

What food pairs with Altos de Losada?

Roast rib of beef, wild boar in red wine, or aged Manchego with honey.

Tags

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