Pittacum Aurea Mencia

Bierzo, Spain

Old-vine, ungrafted Mencía from ancient Bierzo slate terraces at altitude — more concentrated and structured than Pétalos, with deep cherry, dried flowers, iron minerality, and the characteristic Mencía freshness. One of Bierzo's finest single-parcel expressions from centenarian vines.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Bierzo's regional stew tradition — the Mencía's mineral freshness cuts through the rich pork and chickpea broth; chorizo's paprika bridges the wine's earthy character
• main: Ibérico pork's rich marbling and Bierzo Mencía's mineral structure — the wine's acidity and cherry character handles the fat; black garlic's umami depth bridges