Pilgrim Bierzo

Pilgrim Mencía Crianza

Designation of origin:

Bierzo

Grape variety:

Mencía 100%

Harvest:

2010

Vineyard:

Bush vines|Mencía: 40-80 años.

Soil:

Slopes located between 500-700 metres. Soil is a mix of fine elements, quartzites and slate.

Elaboration:

Handpick in boxes of 15 kilograms. Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks of 150 hectolitres for 18-22 days. Malolactic fermentation in oak. Aging for 12 months in French oak barrels of 300-400 litres.

Alcohol content:

14% vol.

Annual production:

45.000 bottles

Presentation:

14º

Tasting notes:

Ripe black cherry in colour. Elegantly scented with red and black berries, alongside a balsamic and mineral background, with a lively and fresh mouth feel.

Comments:

Assembling plots from three different soil types.