Veronica Ortega 2021 'Quite' Mencia, Bierzo

Vineyard Notes: Grapes for the 'Quite' come from a series of Mencía plots in Valtuille de Abajo, ranging from about 90-100 years of age. The soils are composed of clay and sand with boulders (quartzites, slates, etc.), which is characteristic of the Bierzo valley. All the vineyards are farmed organically and harvested by hand.

Winemaking Notes: 100% destemmed grapes in stainless steel tanks, with a light work during fermentation, to avoid a marked extraction. Short macerations (5-7 days). Aging of about 7 months, in 5,000L and 3,500L French oak foudres. Slight filtration of large particles, SO2 addition of 52mg, for the production of around 22,666 bottles.

Tasting Notes: The idea of this wine is to combine the minerality and fruitiness provided by the sand and clay soils, keeping the friendly and cheerful character of the Mencía, and resulting in an informal wine, with lots of fruit - very fresh and agile. Very drinkable, seductive nose of red fruits, blue flowers, light and slender texture on the palate. In short, Quite is a wine for any occasion, easily understandable and enjoyable.