LA BIENQUERIDA

Mencia 95%

750ml
14%
2022
Red
Dry

Style: Soft & berry-rich
Dark berries
Pairs with: Asian cuisine
Avec
Beef
Charcuterie
Mature and hard cheese
Mild and soft cheese
Fatty fish
Game
Lamb
Mushrooms
Pasta & pizza
Pork
Poultry
Spicy food
Veal

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LOSADA will receive and pack your order (1 - 4 days)
The courier will pick up your order and deliver it straight to your door

More ways to enjoy this wine

Available in the following Mixboxes:

Castile and Léon, Spain
LOSADA 2023
Bierzo’s Gold & Velvet: The Losada Icon Selection: LOSADA 6-Bottle Mixbox from Castile and Léon
The Losada Heritage: A Journey Through Bierzo’s Finest Clay Terroirs Discover the soul of the Bierzo region with this curated collection from Losada Vinos de Finca. Known for their deep respect for the land and their mastery of clay soils, Losada produces wines with unmistakable elegance and structure. This mixbox offers the perfect balance between vibrant whites and profound, soul-stirring reds. The Whites: Purity & Freshness Losada Godello: A bright, mineral-driven white that showcases the varietal’s authentic fruit. Altos de Losada Godello "Villa de San Lorenzo": An elevated expression with more complexity and a silky texture that reflects its unique origin. The Reds: Elegance & Heritage Losada Mencía: Fresh, juicy, and expressive—the perfect introduction to the Atlantic-influenced red. Altos de Losada Mencía: A selection from old vineyards, offering deep concentration, dark fruit, and a sophisticated finish. La Bienquerida: The crown jewel. A rare, world-class Mencía from a singular vineyard. Intense, floral, and incredibly persistent. A true collector's wine. From the everyday elegance of Losada to the legendary complexity of La Bienquerida, this mixbox is a tribute to the "New Bierzo." Direct from the cellar to your table via the Free Grape Society.
Mixbox
1 977,19SEK

About this wine

La Bienquerida is a small vineyard from 1906 of Mencía and other little-known varieties. Almost on the verge of disappearing, it has been recovered by Losada Vinos de Finca. It sho...

Food pairings by the winemaker

Asian cuisine
Avec
Beef
Charcuterie
Mature and hard cheese
Mild and soft cheese
Fatty fish
Game
Lamb
Mushrooms
Pasta & pizza
Pork
Poultry
Spicy food
Veal

Vinification, winemaker's own words

Soils:: Clay, Slate
Terroir:: Geography: A single, historic vineyard in Cacabelos (Bierzo), planted in 1906. Soil: A rare combination of stony clay and slate with a high mineral and ferrous (iron) content. Climate: A transitional microclimate that blends Atlantic humidity with Mediterranean sunshine, ensuring balanced ripening and freshness. Growing Conditions: Small-scale viticulture of old-vine Mencía. The vines are low-yielding, producing highly concentrated grapes with a distinct graphite character.
Harvest:: Picked by hand
Fermentation:: Steel (100%)
Storage:: Old oak (100%) 15 months
Winemaker:: AMANCIO FERNANDEZ

Complete destemming. Maceration 30 days with gentle pump-overs and native yeasts

Meet the wine maker

AMANCIO FERNANDEZ

About the wine and its character

Country:: Spain
Region/Subregion:: Castile and Léon/Bierzo
Classification:: DO
Certification:: -
Grape:: Mencia 95%
Vintage year:: 2022
Color:: Dark berry and violet character
Aroma:: Wild blackberries, blueberries, lavender, bark, cloves, and white pepper.
Taste:: Medium body, with elegant and ultra-fine tannins and fresh acidity. Very elegant and refined, with a beautiful freshness.
Alcohol content:: 14%
Sugar content:: 0.9 g/l
Acidity:: 4.75 g/l
pH-value:: 3.66
Sweetness:: Dry
Contains sulphite:: Yes
Volume:: 750 ml
Closure:: Natural cork
Bottle:: Glass
Best Served:: 14 - 18 °C

Meet the winemakers behind LA BIENQUERIDA

Information provided directly by the winery.

Information

Winery: LOSADA
Founding year: 2004
Farming area: 12 ha
Production: 200 000 b/y

Losada Vinos de Finca: The Soul of El Bierzo Discover Losada, an innovative project in Pieros redefining El Bierzo. While others sought slate, we chose ancient clay soils to craft a more elegant, fleshy Mencía. Our philosophy? "Slow winemaking." We interpret 22 small plots (piezas) of old vines with minimal intervention and subtle oak, letting the terroir lead. Certified Excellence (D.O. Bierzo): Altos de Losada: Vino de Villa (Valtuille) La Bienquerida & El Cepón: Exclusive Vinos de Paraje Losada Godello: Vibrant Vino de Villa (San Lorenzo) Experience the authentic balance of Atlantic influence and centenarian heritage in every bottle.

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