Winery / Producer: Pago de los Abuelos (a heroic viticulture project focused on recovering centenarian vineyards, extreme slopes and minimal winemaking intervention to rescue the historic typicity of the region).

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

Vintage: 2021 (an exceptional year marked by excellent aromatic finesse, tannin-acid balance and outstanding aging potential in bottle).

Varietal Composition: Single-variety 100% Godello.

Soil and Exposure: Terraces and slopes with steep gradients on soils made of decomposed slate and quartz, giving iconic minerality and excellent drainage.

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

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

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

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: 8822025748670

Visual Phase

A beautiful bright straw-yellow color with subtle lemony and steely glints of great crystalline clarity. In the glass it moves elegantly, showing an attractive density.

Olfactory Phase

An aristocratic, fresh and complex aromatic impact. It unfolds 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 marked background of wet slate stone and gunpowder.

Gustatory Phase

The entry is broad, enveloping and wonderfully silky. On the palate it shows a magnificent fatty volume provided by the lees, immediately crossed by vibrant, crunchy and vertical acidity. It feels dry, savory and with an elegant saline finish. Its persistence is very long, leaving an impeccable fruity and mineral aftertaste.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: The combination of volume and mineral tension in Viñedo Barreiros 2021 from Pago de los Abuelos makes it suited to highly sophisticated pairings. It is the perfect companion to large-structure shellfish (langoustines, scallops, lobster), wild white fish baked in the oven (turbot, hake) or confit cod. Its unctuousness pairs superbly with brothy seafood rice dishes, pastas with creamy sauces and medium-aged cheeses. In Mexican cuisine, it strikes a masterful balance with scallop aguachiles, charcoal-grilled pescado zarandeado, chiles en nogada and even white or green mole thanks to its herbal, rich profile.

Suggested Occasions:

• High-End Business Lunches: Choosing a single-plot Bierzo white from an impeccable vintage like 2021 shows deep, refined wine culture, ideal for entertaining VIP clients or corporate partners at a formal lunch.
• Romantic Fine-Dining Dinner: Its aromatic complexity and sophisticated silky texture on the palate elevate the romance of an intimate dinner. It pairs majestically with minimalist seafood dishes and signature pastas.
• Sophisticated, Inspiring Summer: Perfect for summer evenings at sunset. Its marked mountain freshness and dry profile cleanse the senses and offer a refreshing experience of absolute luxury on exclusive terraces.
• Epicurean Family Meal: Elevates formal Sunday meals at home. It accompanies superbly everything from appetizers with Iberian ham and fine cheeses to main courses based on whole baked fish.
• Distinguished Gift for Oenophiles and Collectors: The ultimate present 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 should Viñedo Barreiros 2021 be served?

So as not to mask its elegant mountain complexity or the unctuousness gained from aging on the lees, avoid serving it too 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 fade.

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

The 2021 vintage has reached a moment of masterful balance in bottle. The native vertical acidity of the high areas of Bierzo has fully rounded the body of the wine, allowing the ripe fruit notes to melt into an extremely polished, broad and persistent glyceric texture.

What sets Viñedo Barreiros from Pago de los Abuelos apart 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 bottle?

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