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Geographical Situation: The winery is located at Bierzo Region, in North-West Castilla y León, Spanish Atlantic side; Wine and Winery are closely related to the history, landscape, gastronomy and folklore.
The winery: “Vinos del Bierzo “ S. Coop. is placed in Cacabelos, León, in the middle of the called Bierzo Valley, where the main wine growing of the region is established. It was founded in 1963 by 600 members; the vineyards of the members of the Cooperative extend to neighboring municipalities, exceeding 1.000 Hectares of surface. Equipped with the latest technology for the elaboration of quality wine: stainless steel tanks, modern presses, a 6.000 bottles per hour bottling plant and cellars with American oak barrels.
D.O. BIERZO GRAPES: Mencía Red Grapes: Mencía is the name of a red grape varietal native of El Bierzo. Introduced and cultivated mainly in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula since the days of ancient Rome. It recovered from the phylloxera epidemic disaster of the late nineteenth century that caused a severe economic crisis in its traditional areas of cultivation. Mencía is used to produce aromatic and fruity wines with intense color and with great ageing capability.
Godello White Grapes: Godello is a Spanish vine varietal of white grapes. It is native from El Bierzo and Galicia and in particular the areas surrounding the Sil River. It has bunches of average size and dense. The grapes are medium in size and with a yellowish-green color. It is a grape of high quality and very aromatic. It produces balanced wines with an alcoholic content around 12.5% and pale yellow color; clear fruity and floral aromas and apple .
D.O. BIERZO, MICROCLIMATE: The tortuous terrain,
and being surrounded by mountains makes El Bierzo to enjoy a very peculiar microclimate, temperate and sub-humid it is determined by the association of the Atlantic influence without extreme peaks or late frost. The average temperature is around 12.4 ° C during winters, and in summer it is around 22 ° C. This makes red wines softer and velvety, with a fine teardrop.
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VA RI EDAD Godello y Doña Blanca DENOM INACIÓN DE ORIGEN Bierzo
GRA PE VARIET Y Godello and Doña Blanca. AP E L L ATION Bierzo
EDA D DEL VIÑ EDO 45 a 55 años en vaso.
AGE OF THE V INEYARD 45 - 55 years old bush vines. S OILS Slopes with alluvial soils.
S UE LOS Tipo aluvial en ladera. A LT IT UD De 450 a 600 metros. VEN DIM IA Manual. E L A BORACIÓN Maceración de la uva en frío durante 8 horas. La fermentación alcohólica se realizó en depósitos de acero inoxidable durante 10 días. Evolución: 1- 2 años. N OTA DE CATA Amarillo pajizo con matices oro pálido. En la blancas maduras sobre un fondo de hinojo, La boca es fresca y vivaz, una explosión frutal y envolvente.
AL TITUDE HARVEST Hand-picked. WINE M AK IN G Prefermentative cold maceration during 8 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 10 days. Drink over the next 2 years. TASTIN G NOTES Straw-yellow colour with pale golden glints. notes and hints of fennel coming through. Fresh and crisp. Round with intense fruity
TECHNICAL SHEET Avda. Constitución, 106. Aptdo. 6. Cacabelos. León. España
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VINDIUS VA RI EDAD Godello100% DENOM INACIÓN DE ORIGEN Bierzo EDA D DEL VIÑ EDO 45 a 55 años en vaso.
GRAPE VARIET Y Godello 100% AP E L L ATION Bierzo AGE OF THE V INEYARD 45 - 55 years old bush vines.
S UE LOS Tipo aluvial en ladera.
S OIL S
A LT IT UD De 450 a 600 metros. VEN DIM IA Manual.
AL TITUDE 450 - 600
E L A BORACIÓN Maceración de la uva en frío 8 horas. La fermentación alcohólica se realizó en depósitos de acero inoxidable durante 10 Evolución: 1- 3 años. N OTA DE CATA Color amarillo pajizo con matices verdosos. Nariz fragante, fruta madura y especias, sedoso y mineral, evoca los recuerdos y el deseo.
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HARVEST Hand-picked. WINE M AK IN G Prefermentative cold maceration during 8 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 10 days and another 3 months of ageing on its lees. Drink over the next 3 years. TASTING NOTES Straw-yellow colour with green tinges. Elegant aromas of ripe fruit with spicy hints together Elegant, silky and mineral. Round and well-balanced. A delicate and charming wine to enjoy!
TECHNICAL SHEET Avda. Constitución, 106. Aptdo. 6. Cacabelos. León. España
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VA RI EDAD Mencía 100% DENOM INACIÓN DE ORIGEN Bierzo
GRA PE VARIET Y Mencía 100% AP E L L ATION Bierzo
EDA D DEL VIÑ EDO 45 a 55 años en vaso.
AGE OF THE V INEYARD 45 - 55 years old bush vines. S OILS Slopes with clay and slate. ALTITUDE 450 - 600 metres. HARVEST Hand-picked. WINE M AK IN G Prefermentative cold maceration during 8 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 10 days. Drink over the next 2 years. TASTIN G NOTES Cherry-red colour. Ripe red fruit aromas harmoniously combined with hints of wild
S UE LOS Arcilloso con pizarra en ladera A LT IT UD De 450 a 600 metros. VEN DIM IA Manual. E L A BORACIÓN Maceración de la uva en frío 8 horas. La fermentación alcohólica se realizó en depósitos de acero inoxidable durante 10 días. Evolución: 1- 2 años. N OTA DE CATA Color rojo cereza . Aroma a frutos rojos fondo especiado y mineral. En la boca es una golosina de frambuesa, sedoso y vivaz, repleto de tradición.
spicy notes coming through. Fresh, lively and
TECHNICAL SHEET Avda. Constitución, 106. Aptdo. 6. Cacabelos. León. España
[T] 987 54 61 50 / 75 [F] 987 54 92 36 www.vinosdelbierzo.com
VINDIUS VA RI EDAD Mencía 100% DENOM INACIÓN DE ORIGEN Bierzo
GRAPE VARIET Y Mencía 100% AP E L L ATION Bierzo
EDA D DEL VIÑ EDO 45 a 55 años en vaso.
AGE OF THE VIN EY ARD
S UE LOS Arcilloso con pizarra en ladera.
S OILS Slopes with clay and slate. AL TITUDE 450 - 600
A LT IT UD De 450 a 600 metros. VEN DIM IA Manual. E L A BORACIÓN Maceración de la uva en frío de 3 a 5 días. La fermentación alcohólica se realizó en depósitos de acero inoxidable durante 10 días y la fermentación maloláctica durante 7 días. Evolución: 1- 3 años. N OTA DE CATA Color rojo cereza picota con intensos matices violáceos. Aroma a frutos rojos y negros, balsámico y terroso. En la boca es esencia frutal, fresco y armónico, con recuerdos
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HARVEST Hand-picked. WINE M AK IN G Prefermentative cold maceration during 3-5 days. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 10 days and another 7 days for the malolactic fermentation. Drink over the next 3 years. TASTIN G NOTES Cherry-red colour with deep purple glints. Red and black fruit aromas with balsamic hints and earthy notes coming through. Fresh and fruity with a harmonious mouthfeel. Clean and
TECHNICAL SHEET Avda. Constitución, 106. Aptdo. 6. Cacabelos. León. España
[T] 987 54 61 50 / 75 [F] 987 54 92 36 www.vinosdelbierzo.com
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VA RI EDAD Mencía 100% DENOM INACIÓN DE ORIGEN Bierzo
GRA PE VARIET Y Mencía 100%
EDA D DEL VIÑ EDO 65 a 85 años en vaso.
AGE OF THE V INEYARD 65 - 85 years old bush vines. S OILS Slopes with clay and slate. AL TITUDE 450 - 600
S UE LOS Arcilloso con pizarra en ladera. A LT IT UD De 450 a 600 metros. VEN DIM IA Manual. E L A BORACIÓN Maceración de la uva en frío de 3 a 5 días. La fermentación alcohólica se realizó en depósitos de hormigón durante 20 días y la fermentación maloláctica durante 8 días. Crianza de 4 meses en barricas de roble francés. Evolución: 2- 5 años. N OTA DE CATA Color rojo cereza picota con intensos matices violáceos. Aroma a frutos rojos y negros es aterciopelado y carnoso, memoria de la tierra.
AP E L L ATION Bierzo
HARVEST Hand-picked. WINE M AK IN G Prefermentative cold maceration during 3-5 days. Alcoholic fermentation in concrete tanks for 20 days and another 8 days for the malolactic fermentation. Ageing of 4 months in French oak barrels. Drink over the next 5 years. TASTING NOTES Cherry-red colour with deep purple glints. Ripe red and black fruit aromas together with reminiscent of its terroir.
TECHNICAL SHEET Avda. Constitución, 106. Aptdo. 6. Cacabelos. León. España
[T] 987 54 61 50 / 75 [F] 987 54 92 36 www.vinosdelbierzo.com