Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

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

  • Red meat
    Red meats head the producer's own pairing list for this wine.
  • Embutidos
    Cured Bierzo sausages are on the estate's own pairing list.
  • Legume stews
    The estate recommends pucheros de legumbres.
  • Cured cheeses
    Quesos curados complete the producer's suggested pairings.

History

Valdaiga is Pérez Caramés's varietal Mencía line. The estate at Villafranca del Bierzo presents its whole range as organic wines and works its old vineyards with that framework.

Facts

Producer
Bodega Pérez Caramés · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Unoaked
ABV
14.5%
Price
€10-15 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Valdaiga X

What grapes are in Valdaiga X?

One hundred per cent Mencía, from the Pérez Caramés vineyards at Villafranca del Bierzo.

Is Valdaiga X organic?

Pérez Caramés presents its whole range as organic wines, and the estate's site is headed Organic Wines.

What food pairs with Valdaiga X?

The estate names red meats, embutidos, legume stews and cured cheeses.

When should I drink Valdaiga X?

Drink between two and ten years from vintage.

Tags

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