Veronica Ortega Quite 2022 750ml

Wine from the assembly of a series of plots in Valtuille de Abajo. Mencía vineyards around 90/100 years old, on clay sandy soils with boulders (quartzites, slates...) predominant in the Bierzo valley. All organic viticulture, a blend of mostly Mencía, with a field blend mix of Doña Blanca, Palomino, Alicante Bouschet. Hand harvested, 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 9 months, in 5,000L and 3,500L French oak foudres. Slight filtration of large particles, SO2 of 52mg, and production is around 33,400 bottles.