COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Mencía, Alicante Bouschet
PRODUCER
Bodegas Mengoba
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brezo de Grégory Pérez is a red wine from the Bierzo DO in Spain, produced by Bodegas Mengoba. Winemaker Grégory Pérez, originally from Bordeaux, France, established his estate in Bierzo, focusing on organic and holistic farming practices. The vineyards are situated on steep slopes at high altitudes, characterized by clay and decomposed slate soils, with vines averaging 80 years in age. The wine is primarily made from the indigenous Mencía grape, blended with a small percentage of Alicante Bouschet, reflecting the unique personality of the Bierzo terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Grégory Pérez is a Frenchman who chose Bierzo, Spain, for his winery.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted on steep slopes between 650-800 meters altitude.
Fact 03
Soils are a unique mix of clay and decomposed slate.
Fact 04
Average vine age is a remarkable 80 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Brezo de Grégory Pérez begins with hand-selected grapes, 80% of which are destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks using natural wild yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged briefly on its lees in stainless steel tanks and older oak barrels. Minimal filtration is employed before bottling to preserve the wine's natural character. The producer's approach emphasizes organic and holistic farming, low yields, and minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself.
