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Mengoba El Colao

Mengoba El Colao

Tension, volume, and minerality without any oak interference
Organic
Mengoba El Colao
75 cl.
2016
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Bierzo
Designation of Origin D.O. Bierzo
Mengoba
Winery Mengoba
Contains sulphites
100% Alicante Bouschet
Varieties 100% Alicante Bouschet
14.0
Service 14.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Mengoba El Colao 2016

Red wine Crianza Organic. 12 meses en barrica.

Mengoba El Colao 2016 presents itself with a deep garnet colour and violet hues that immediately catch the eye. On the nose, this wine unfolds a symphony of aromas where black fruits such as blackberry and plum dominate, accompanied by intriguing notes of damp earth, graphite, and medicinal herbs. On the palate, it surprises with its fluidity and the presence of firm, yet well-integrated tannins, culminating in a dry, mineral finish that highlights its authentic character. This wine is recommended for its complexity and balance, offering a rich and enveloping experience for both novice palates and connoisseurs alike.

Style Mengoba El Colao
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Soft cheeses, Aperitif, Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Blue cheeses

About Mengoba El Colao

What is a Bordeaux-trained oenologist, with experience at internationally renowned châteaux such as Grand-Puy-Lacoste or Cos d’Estournel, doing making wine in a small corner of Bierzo? The answer lies in the uncompromising quest for authenticity. Gregory Pérez decided to trade the comfort and prestige of the French wine aristocracy for the freedom to interpret the Leonese slopes. During his exploration of the area, he realised that there was no need to imitate anyone to create great wines. Upon discovering an exceptional plot of old vineyards in Valtuille de Arriba, it became clear to him that the combination of altitude, ancient vines, and unique soils had the potential to deliver elegance and fluidity on par with the world's finest terroirs, provided that the inherent qualities of the land were fully respected.

From Valtuille de Arriba, in the Bierzo region within the province of León, El Colao originates from a single meticulously selected plot of old vines, chosen for its high altitude and excellent sun exposure. The soils are composed of deep clays, a type of terrain with high water retention capacity that acts as a natural reservoir, nourishing the plant during dry periods and imparting a fleshy texture to the fruit. The climate is a transitional Mediterranean-continental with Atlantic influence, characterised by mild summers and cool nights that preserve impeccable acidity. Made from low-yielding old vines of alicante bouschet, the vineyard is managed with artisanal viticulture that respects the environment, with the harvest carried out strictly by hand.

The winemaking process in the winery follows a minimalist approach designed to ensure nothing masks the expression of the plot. The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with the naturally occurring yeasts present on the grape skins. This fermentation takes place in 400-litre clay jars, porous vessels that allow constant micro-oxygenation without imparting the aromas or tannins of wood. Once fermentation is complete, the wine undergoes a 10-month ageing period in the same clay jars on its fine lees, gaining creaminess, structure, and volume on the palate before bottling.

The result is a red wine of noble, fluid, and profoundly sincere character. A different proposition that breaks the usual moulds and demonstrates how clay can bottle the essence of a unique territory.

2016

Mengoba El Colao 2016 presents itself with a deep garnet colour and violet hues that immediately catch the eye. On the nose, this wine unfolds a symphony of aromas where black fruits such as blackberry and plum dominate, accompanied by intriguing notes of damp earth, graphite, and medicinal herbs. On the palate, it surprises with its fluidity and the presence of firm, yet well-integrated tannins, culminating in a dry, mineral finish that highlights its authentic character. This wine is recommended for its complexity and balance, offering a rich and enveloping experience for both novice palates and connoisseurs alike.

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  • We send it to United States with UPS USA to your home
  • The shipment for 6 bottles is €39.90 with UPS USA.
Duties/Taxes included in USA. Door to door service. Excluded Kentucky, Mississippi and Utah. Extra cost 100€/box to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.