COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Mencía
PRODUCER
Luna Beberide
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Finca Luna Beberide 2018 is a red wine from the Bierzo DO in Spain, made from 100% Mencía grapes. The vines are between 50 to 60 years old and are grown at elevations of 700 to 800 meters on calcareous clay and slate soils. The winery, Bodegas y Viñedos Luna Beberide, was founded in 1987 and is now run by the second generation of the Luna family, who focus on producing wines that reflect the quality of their land and indigenous grapes. The winery practices organic farming methods. The wine is bottled unfiltered.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are between 50-60 years old.
Fact 02
Vineyards are at elevations of 700-800 meters.
Fact 03
Practices organic farming, though not officially certified.
Fact 04
Bottled unfiltered to preserve character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Finca Luna Beberide 2018 begins with hand-harvesting grapes into small boxes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks using native yeasts, followed by malolactic conversion. The wine then ages for 10 months in used French oak barrels. Finally, it is bottled unfiltered.
