Brezo Blanco 2024
D.O. Bierzo • Spain
"Luminosity and freshness: a young white that joins the structure of Godello with the delicacy of Doña Blanca, with a mineral finish."
Purity and Terroir of Bierzo
Brezo Blanco is the entry-level white of Bodegas Mengoba, the project of Grégory Pérez, a French winemaker from Bordeaux who has settled in Bierzo for years. It combines Godello from small plots in Carracedo, Valtuille and Villafranca del Bierzo with Doña Blanca from old bush vines in Espanillo, Carracedo and Valtuille, on clay and limestone, stony and slate soils. It is a vertical white that prioritizes the clarity of the fruit and the mineral salinity of northwest Spain. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more white wine and wines of Spain.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos Mengoba.
- Origin: D.O. Bierzo, Spain.
- Varietal: Blend of Godello and Doña Blanca.
- Soils: Varied: clay-limestone, stony and slate.
- Vintage: 2024.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: A very clean straw yellow, with greenish highlights.
Nose: Medium-high intensity and very expressive: stone fruit (nectarine), apple and citrus such as lime, with white flowers and aromatic herbs.
Palate: A fluid entry, with some glycerous texture. A vertical wine, whose vibrant acidity is balanced by the friendliness of Doña Blanca. A long, saline and refreshing finish.
3. Character Analysis
BODY (MEDIUM / BALANCED) [ ● ● ● ○ ○ ]
VIBRANT ACIDITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
FRUIT INTENSITY [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
MINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
4. Pairing and Service
From the Sea: Steamed shellfish, fresh ceviches, sushi or grilled white fish.
Mediterranean Cuisine: Seafood rice, citrus salads or pasta with light sauces.
Temperature: Serve well chilled, between 8 °C and 10 °C.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which grapes make up Brezo Blanco?
It is a blend of Godello, which brings structure and volume, and Doña Blanca, which brings aromatic delicacy and lightness. The exact percentage varies by vintage and Godello is the predominant variety.
What does Mengoba's Brezo 2024 taste like?
It is a fresh, mineral wine with aromas of stone fruit, apple and citrus. On the palate it is fluid, with a slightly glycerous texture and a vertical, refreshing finish.
What does the name Mengoba mean?
It is an acronym of the local Bierzo varieties: Men from Mencía, Go from Godello and Ba from Valenciana, the local name for Doña Blanca.
How long can I keep this wine in the cellar?
It is a white meant to be enjoyed for its freshness, but its good acidity allows an interesting evolution in the bottle for a couple of years.