Structure

Sweetnessdry
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.

What it pairs with

  • Cocido maragato
    A village-scale red has the frame for a full boiled meat dish.
  • Grilled pork ribs
    Five months in large barrels leave the fruit forward against smoke.
  • Semi-cured cheese
    Fruit from vines cropped at 1,500 kg per hectare has the concentration for cheese.

History

This village wine assembles the coolest zones of Valtuille de Abajo. El Val sits high on the ridge in the central part of the Valdoneje paraje with a west aspect and heavy clay; Mata Los Pardos lies 200 metres south with an east aspect and lower altitude; some La Vitoriana parcels are added for freshness. Vines run ninety to a hundred years old, cropped at around 1,500 kg per hectare.

Facts

Producer
Vinos Valtuille · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
Vino de Villa (DO Bierzo)
Oak
Five months in 500 litre barrels
ABV
13.5%
Price
€14-19 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Valtuille de Abajo Vino de Villa

What classification does Valtuille de Abajo Vino de Villa have?

It is a Vino de Villa within DO Bierzo, the village tier of the appellation's pyramid.

Where does the fruit come from?

From the coolest sites of Valtuille de Abajo: El Val in the central part of the Valdoneje paraje, Mata Los Pardos 200 metres to the south, and some parcels of La Vitoriana.

How long is Valtuille de Abajo Vino de Villa aged?

Five months in 500 litre barrels, after fermentation in stainless steel below 28 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Valtuille de Abajo Vino de Villa?

Cocido maragato, grilled pork ribs, or a semi-cured cheese.

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