COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Mencía, Garnacha Tintorera, Godello, Doña Blanca, Palomino Fino
PRODUCER
Dominio de Tares
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Paisano de Tares 2023 is a red wine from the D.O. Bierzo, produced by Dominio de Tares. Its distinctive identity comes from an unusual blend, primarily Mencía, with the inclusion of Garnacha Tintorera, Godello, Doña Blanca, and Palomino Fino. The wine is described as embodying a return to the origins of Bierzo winemaking, offering a timeless and rustic character. The producer, Dominio de Tares, is known for its commitment to terroir-driven wines and minimal intervention, acting as guardians of ancient winemaking traditions. The vineyards are located in Bierzo Alto, Spain, at altitudes reaching up to 700 meters, with soils composed of clay, limestone, slate, and schists. The 2023 vintage notes mention a rainy spring and mild temperatures, leading to an early harvest before significant September rains, contributing to an elegant and fresh profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'El Paisano' means 'the countryman' or 'the villager'.
Fact 02
Features a unique blend of red and white grapes.
Fact 03
Label depicts a young man drinking from a porrón.
Fact 04
Considered a wine for 'good-fun and straightforward people'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
El Paisano de Tares 2023 is produced using hand-harvested grapes, which are foot-trodden with stems. The fermentation process is spontaneous, utilizing wild yeasts from the vineyard and winery, and lasts for 40 days at 20°C. Gentle maceration is employed, followed by a natural, spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in old oak 'cubetos' (vats). Minimal intervention filtration and bottling by gravity are also part of the winemaking process.
