Michelini i Mufatto A Merced Mencía 2021

This dry red wine from the D.O. Bierzo is crafted exclusively from the Mencía grape variety. It offers a complex aromatic profile with floral and earthy notes, balanced by a vibrant freshness and a distinct mineral finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Mencía
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
• Winery: Michelini i Mufatto
• Soil / Altitude: Grey slate, 720–780 m altitude
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 12 months in used French oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from the Encinado vineyard, a small plot situated at an altitude of 720 to 780 meters in the Valle de San Lorenzo. The vines grow on steep slopes with grey slate soils, benefiting from a cool Atlantic climate.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

Match

Winemaking

Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts and includes fifty percent whole clusters, which are foot-trodden. The wine then ages for twelve months in used French oak barrels to preserve the pure expression of the terroir.

Why buy it

If you are looking to add a limited-production wine with excellent cellaring potential to your collection, this bottle is an ideal choice. Its balanced and deep profile faithfully reflects the high-altitude viticulture of the region. You can buy Michelini i Mufatto A Merced Mencía 2021 online directly from our shop to experience this unique red wine.