Veronica Ortega Cobrana Vino de Villa de Congosto 2023

Veronica Ortega Cobrana Vino de Villa de Congosto 2023 is a dry red wine from D.O. Bierzo made from old vines. It features aromas of red berries and floral notes, with a fresh and fluid palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Mencía, Doña Blanca, Palomino, Godello, Alicante Bouschet, Estaladiña
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
• Winery: Veronica Ortega
• Soil / Altitude: Decomposed blue slate and red clay at 750 meters altitude
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 14 months in oak barrels and amphorae

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from plots in Congosto, at 750 meters altitude, on blue slate and red clay soils. This late-ripening zone helps preserve the natural freshness of the local varieties.

Ideal combination

Meat

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

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Poultry

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

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

It is fermented with whole clusters in open oak vats. The wine is then aged for 14 months in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphorae.

Why buy it

This dry red wine offers a fresh expression of D.O. Bierzo, perfect for collectors of limited-production releases. Its balance and structure ensure great aging potential in your cellar. To experience this artisanal character, you can buy Veronica Ortega Cobrana Vino de Villa de Congosto 2023 online directly from our shop.