Mencía Crianza

Mixed-pepper steak with onions.

In Bierzo, the altitude is one of the key factors that defines the characteristics of our grape varieties (the different types of soils are another important factor). Bierzo is a main valley with lateral valleys that offer an incredible diversity of conditions influencing the same grape varieties. A natural wealth that may produce from floral wines up to more complex and mineral ones.

12 months in French oak barrels.

Prefermentative cold maceration during 3-5 days. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel as well as concrete tanks for 26 days and another 14 days for the malolactic fermentation.

Founded in 1879 Vinos Guerra is the oldest winery in the Bierzo region and one of the most historic wineries in Spain. The founder Don Antonio Guerra was a pioneer in many ways. He was one of the first producers to bottle sparkling wines in the traditional method (método tradicional) in Spain. In addition to wine Don Antonio also produced a variety of spirits from Agua Ardiente to Vermouth and Anisettes. Today the Guerra winery farms one-third of all the vineyards in the Bierzo region. Out of the 3 000 ha (7 413 acres) of vineyard land in Bierzo Guerra takes care of 1 000 ha (2 471 acres) however they only make wine with the best 10% of the grapes. This rigorous selection process allows the Guerra wines to consistently show extraordinary quality. In addition to been so selective Guerra possesses among the oldest and most precious Mencia (Mehn-cee-ah) and Dona Blanca vines in the Bierzo region. The average age of these vines is 50 years making wines that express an impressive sense of depth and flavor.