Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

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.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, bramble

Palate: velvety breadth, vigorous fruity tannin, harmonious close

Ruby red with violet rims and a lively nose of wild strawberry, raspberry and bramble, then broad velvety sensations and an expressive, fruity tannin.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled pork skewers
    Vigorous fruity tannin suits meat off the coals.
  • Berry-glazed duck
    The wild strawberry and raspberry register meets the glaze.
  • Manchego with membrillo
    Velvety breadth handles the salty cheese and sweet paste.

History

Vilof draws on several selected sites among the family holdings. Seventy per cent comes from the Cobos vineyard in the El Foco paraje, clay soil with a south aspect that ripens easily and gives warmth and structure; the remainder comes from higher parcels of clay with rolled stones that add freshness and acid balance. Each parcel is fermented separately on its own Mencía yeasts and aged apart before assembly.

Facts

Producer
Vinos LOF · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Twelve months in 225 litre French oak barrels
ABV
14.0%
Price
€12-17 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Vilof Roble

What does Vilof Roble taste like?

Ruby red with violet rims. A very expressive Mencía with a lively nose and great aromatic potential, showing wild strawberry, raspberry and bramble. The palate gives broad, velvety sensations with good acidity and an expressive tannic finish, vigorous and fruity.

How long is Vilof Roble aged?

Twelve months in 225 litre French oak barrels, with each parcel aged separately and racked several times by hand before assembly.

When should I drink Vilof Roble?

Drink between two and ten years from vintage.

What food pairs with Vilof Roble?

Grilled pork skewers, berry-glazed duck, or Manchego with membrillo.

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