About this product
A single-vineyard Mencía from high-altitude slate soils at Finca La Cuesta in the Ancares foothills. The wine shows more structure and concentration than many Bierzo reds, with dark cherry, blackberry, violet, and iron-inflected mineral notes. Fermented in French oak with extended maceration producing silky yet firm tannins. A benchmark for age-worthy Bierzo.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Mencía's earthy tannins and fresh acidity are ideal for suckling pig. Apple mirrors its fruit, sage echoes its herbal notes.
classic
main
complement
The wine's structure and dark fruit support the richness of Iberian pork. Charred calçot sweetness echoes the wine's fruit character while adding smoky complexity.
established
main
complement
Mountain game from the same altitude as the vineyard — chestnut echoes the wine's earthy depth, juniper mirrors its mineral character.
adventurous
main
bridge
The wine's slate minerality and dark fruit bridge to smoky sheep's milk cheese. Honey softens the tannins.
suggested
cheese