Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 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.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: violets, red fruit

Palate: rich unctuous attack, velvety texture, fresh close

Delicate, fresh and fruity, with violets and red fruit on the nose and a rich, unctuous, velvety palate that keeps its freshness.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled vegetables with romesco
    Low tannin lets the fruit sit beside a nut and pepper sauce.
  • Roast chicken
    Velvety texture and freshness suit a simple bird.
  • Cured chorizo
    Violet and red fruit lift a plate of cured sausage.

History

El Pájaro Rojo is drawn from old Mencía between thirty and forty years old, selected from the coolest zones at Valtuille de Abajo, Pieros and Corullón, and made in the traditional way to keep the fruit and freshness of the variety forward.

Facts

Producer
Losada Vinos de Finca · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Four months of ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
€9-12 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage

Frequently asked about El Pájaro Rojo

What does El Pájaro Rojo taste like?

Delicate, fresh and fruity. Notes of violets and red fruit run through a rich and unctuous Mencía that is fresh and velvety in the mouth.

How long is El Pájaro Rojo aged?

Four months, a short élevage chosen so the fruit and freshness of the variety stay at the front.

When should I drink El Pájaro Rojo?

Drink within one to five years of the vintage.

What food pairs with El Pájaro Rojo?

Grilled vegetables with romesco, roast chicken, or cured chorizo.

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