General Information
Region:		DO. Bierzo, Spain
Origin of the grape:		Villafranca del Bierzo, Leon - Spain
Grape Variety and percentage:		100% Mencia
Total Production:		13.300 bottles
Oenologist/Winemaker:		Miguel Tienda Baena
Vineyard
The vineyards are selected from the area of Villafranca del Bierzo. The selection is made according to the following criteria:
Edaphoclimatic selection:		The selection is determined by soil type and orientation
Vineyard selection:		Vineyards are selected for their specific vine genetic history and their advanced but healthy maturity
Average vineyard age:		80 years
Yield:		5000 Kg/Ha - 5000 plants / 1Kg per wine
Total area:		2 Ha.
Height above sea level:		625 metres
Soil:		Franco-arenoso, low in organic matter. Good condutive values and a Ph level suitable for vine cultivation
Harvest
Method:		Manual. Boxes of 15 kg.
Date:		September, 2005
Fermentation
Alcoholic:		Stainless steel deposits
Lenght:		20 days. Including pre and post fermentation maceration
Malolactic:		French oak of 225 litres
"Crianza" - breeding
Barrels:		15 months at 18ºC with 70% humidity
Type:		100% French oak 50% fine grain and 50% extra fine smooth toasted
Bottling
Date:		July 2007
Refridgeration:		No
Filtration:		No
		We recommend that the wine is decanted for ten minutes