PAGO DE LOS ABUELOS
VIÑAS CENTENARIAS ROSÉ
HEROIC VITICULTURE • COMPLEX AND MINERAL • D.O. BIERZO
"A liquid work of art born on extreme slopes: the ancestral finesse of 1904 Mencía vines wrapped in a vibrant and elegant slate minerality."
Viñas Centenarias Rosé Wine: The Ancestral Legacy of Heroic Viticulture
The Viñas Centenarias 750ml Rosé Wine is one of the most exclusive expressions in the Spanish wine landscape. Created by Pago de los Abuelos under the guidance of winemaker Nacho Álvarez in the D.O. Bierzo, it is crafted from Mencía vines planted in 1904 in the Borrunde vineyard, which features a 51% incline.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Pago de los Abuelos - Nacho Álvarez Wines.
Specific Origin: Borrunde Vineyard, El Bierzo, León, Castilla y León, Spain.
Varietal Composition: 100% Mencía from century-old vines planted in 1904.
Terroir: 650 meters above sea level, north-facing slopes with a 51% gradient, pure slate soils.
Vinification: Manual harvest, cold maceration, fermentation in 600L French oak barrels, aged 3 months on lees.
Style: Still single-plot rosé, dry, textured, mineral, and age-worthy.
SKU: ESP-PAGOABUELOS-VICEN-ROSADO-750
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale pink, clean, with salmon highlights.
Nose: Tart strawberry, redcurrant, violets, fine pastry, and a slate mineral background.
Palate: Serious and voluminous entry. Unctuous, dry, saline, and persistent.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Suggested Pairings and Moments
Precision Gastronomic Pairing: Pairs with rock seafood, oysters, Galician-style octopus, wild salmon, seafood rice dishes, and goat cheeses.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: Limited production wine from vines planted in 1904.
- The Ideal Gift for Connoisseurs: Invaluable history and conversation piece.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the recommended serving temperature for the Viñas Centenarias rosé?
The ideal temperature ranges between 10°C and 12°C, given its barrel fermentation.
Is this rosé wine sweet or dry?
It is a completely dry wine with excellent acidity and a saline finish.