100% Mencia

Bierzo, Spain

Forty hectares of old vineyards distributed into two hundred parcels on the hillsides of the mountain belt that makes up the Bierzo wine growing region are the source for Pittacum. Soils are usually on a slope, on soils that are deep, well drained, and have moderate fertility to imbue the vines with a vigor and promote correct ripening of the grape.

Aged in a combination of Frenh Iand American oak for 8 months followed by 2 years bottle age before release. Intense colour with an elegant nose. Ripe black fruit, spices, tobacco, mineral. Unctuous mouthfeel with a long finish.