Winery / Producer: Pago de los Abuelos (A heroic viticulture project focused on the recovery of centennial vineyards, extreme slopes, and minimal enological intervention to rescue the historical typicity of the region).

Specific Origin: Viñedo Barreiros plot, D.O. Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain.

Vintage: 2021 (An exceptional year characterized by excellent aromatic finesse, tannic-acid balance, and outstanding bottle aging potential).

Varietal Composition: Single varietal 100% Godello

Soil and Exposure: Terraces and slopes with steep inclines structured on soils composed of decomposed slate and quartz, providing iconic minerality and excellent drainage.

Winemaking and Aging: Strictly selected manual harvest in boxes. Gentle pressing and fermentation with native yeasts at controlled temperature. Fine aging on lees to round out the palate without losing fruit purity.

Style: Single vineyard white, dry, deeply mineral, structured, and of great aromatic complexity.

Alcohol Content: 13.0% - 13.5% Vol. (Elegant body, balanced and impeccably fluid).

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-PAGOABUELOS-BARREIROS-2021-750

Appearance: It boasts a beautiful bright straw yellow color with subtle lemony and steely flashes of great crystalline clarity. In the glass, it moves elegantly, indicating an attractive density.

Nose: Aristocratic, fresh, and complex aromatic impact. It unfurls suggestive notes of white fruit (pear, green apple) and nuances of ripe stone fruit, interwoven with aromas of wild flowers, subtle herbal touches, and a distinct background of wet slate stone and gunpowder.

Palate: The entry is broad, enveloping, and wonderfully silky. On the palate, it displays magnificent fatty volume provided by the lees, which is immediately crossed by a vibrant, crisp, and vertical acidity. It is perceived as dry, savory, and with an elegant salty finish. Its persistence is very long, leaving an impeccable fruity and mineral aftertaste.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: The combination of volume and mineral tension of Viñedo Barreiros 2021 from Pago de los Abuelos makes it suitable for highly sophisticated pairings. It is the perfect companion for shellfish with great structure (scampi, scallops, lobster), wild white fish baked in the oven (turbot, hake) or confit cod. Its unctuousness harmonizes superbly with seafood rice dishes, pasta with creamy sauces, and medium-aged cheeses. Within Mexican gastronomy, it creates a masterful balance with aguachiles de callo de hacha (scallop aguachiles), grilled fish, chiles en nogada, and even white or green mole due to its herbal and fatty profile.

Suggested Moments:

• Haute Couture Business Lunches: Choosing a single vineyard white from Bierzo from an impeccable vintage like 2021 demonstrates a deep and refined wine culture, ideal for entertaining VIP clients or corporate partners during a formal meal.
• High-End Romantic Dinner: Its aromatic complexity and sophisticated silky texture on the palate elevate the romanticism of an intimate dinner. It pairs majestically with minimalist seafood dishes and signature pasta.
• Sophisticated and Inspiring Summer: Perfect for summer evenings as the sun sets. Its distinct mountain freshness and dry profile cleanse the senses and offer a refreshing experience of absolute luxury on exclusive terraces.
• Gourmet Family Meal: Elevates formal Sunday meals at home. It excels from appetizers with Iberian ham and fine cheeses to main courses based on whole baked fish.
• Distinguished Gift for Oenophiles and Collectors: The ultimate gift for sommeliers, wine collectors, or lovers of very limited hillside productions, who will appreciate the tremendous character of Pago de los Abuelos.

At what temperature is Viñedo Barreiros 2021 recommended to be served?

To avoid masking its elegant mountain complexity or the unctuousness gained from aging on lees, it should not be served excessively cold. The ideal temperature is between 9°C and 11°C. If chilled below this range, its subtle fruit notes and characteristic slate background will be muted.

How has the 2021 vintage of this single vineyard white wine evolved?

The 2021 vintage has reached a masterful balance in the bottle. The vertical acidity native to the high areas of Bierzo has completely rounded out the wine's body, allowing the ripe fruit notes to merge with a supremely polished, broad, and persistent glyceric texture.

What differentiates Viñedo Barreiros from Pago de los Abuelos from other whites?

The main difference lies in its concept of heroic viticulture and estate wine. It comes from a historic plot with old vines planted on steep slopes over slate soils, under the direction of Nacho Álvarez, resulting in a very limited, concentrated production with enormous mineral character.

Does this Bierzo wine have additional aging potential in the bottle?

Yes, absolutely. Thanks to the extraordinary fruit concentration provided by the old vines and its solid acidic and mineral structure, Viñedo Barreiros 2021 has impeccable aging capacity. It will continue to gain nuances and mineral complexity over the next 3 to 5 years if stored in optimal conditions.