Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs18 yrs20 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-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: balsamic notes, spice

Palate: dominant minerality, mountain scrub, rustic frame with fine grain

Minerality leads, with balsamic notes, spice and the presence of mountain scrub, showing the rustic terroir of Dragonte alongside Mencía's finer side.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled ox chop
    Firm tannin and altitude-driven acidity handle a big grilled cut.
  • Wild boar sausage
    The balsamic and spice register suits game charcuterie.
  • Roast beetroot with goat cheese
    Slate minerality answers the earthiness of the beetroot.

History

Paixar is the high-altitude project of the Luna family at Dragonte, in the Corullón hills. A Serra sits on south-facing slopes between 700 and 1,000 metres, planted at 1.20 by 1.20 metres on decomposed slate over bedrock, and the wine spends sixteen months in 500 litre French oak.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas y Viñedos Luna Beberide · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
Paraje A Serra (DO Bierzo)
Oak
Sixteen months in 500 litre French oak barrels, bottled unfiltered
ABV
13.0%
Price
€39-45 at retail
Drinking window
4-18 from vintage

Frequently asked about Paixar A Serra

What does Paixar A Serra taste like?

Minerality leads on the palate, with balsamic notes, spice and the presence of mountain scrub. The wine shows both the rustic terroir of Dragonte and the finer side of Mencía.

Where is Paixar A Serra made?

In the A Serra paraje at Dragonte, Corullón, on south-facing slopes between 700 and 1,000 metres on decomposed slate over bedrock.

How long is Paixar A Serra aged?

Sixteen months in 500 litre French oak barrels, bottled without filtration.

What food pairs with Paixar A Serra?

Grilled ox chop, wild boar sausage, or roast beetroot with goat cheese.

Tags

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