Villafranca del Bierzo and Valtuille de Arriba
Leon, Spain
Grape Variety and percentage:
100% Mencia
Total Production:
30.000 bottles
Oenologist/Winemaker:
Miguel Tienda Baena
Vineyard
The vineyards are selected from the area of Villafranca del Bierzo and Valtuille de Arriba . The selection is made according to the following criteria:
Average vineyard age:
45 years
Height above sea level:
550 metres
Inclination of vineyard:
10%
Soil composition:
Clay and slate.
Irrigation:
No
Harvest
Method:
By hand. Small boxes. Selection table
Date:
September 2008
Fermentation
Alcoholic:
Conical Tanks.
Duration - Temperature:
Fermentation-10 days and maceration-20 days
30-32º C
