COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Mencía
PRODUCER
Antoine Graillot & Raúl Pérez
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Encinas Bierzo 2021 is a red wine from the Bierzo DO in Spain, produced through a collaboration between Antoine Graillot and Raúl Pérez. The wine's name, 'Encinas,' translates to 'oak' in Spanish. This partnership merges the winemaking philosophies of the Northern Rhône and Bierzo, utilizing the region's unique terroir. Grapes are sourced from old vines in Bierzo, a region known for its ancient Mencía plantings and varied soils. The winemaking process itself is a notable aspect, with the installation of a concrete fermentation vat requiring structural modifications to Raúl Pérez's winery.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name, 'Encinas,' means 'oak' in Spanish.
Fact 02
A concrete fermentation vat was installed by removing part of Raúl Pérez's winery roof.
Fact 03
The winemaking blends French techniques with Bierzo's native Mencía grape.
Fact 04
The label features the 'Encinas' oak symbol.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Encinas Bierzo 2021 is produced using whole-cluster fermentation, often conducted in concrete vats, a technique influenced by Northern Rhône practices. Extended skin contact is also utilized. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for around 10 months in neutral French oak foudres or large oak tanks. Viticulture is described as practicing organic and organically farmed, with grapes hand-harvested from old-vine sites. The winemaking emphasizes the expression of the Bierzo terroir and the Mencía grape.
