ESTALADIÑA
2022
MENGOBA • BIERZO ALTO
"An extraordinary red wine born from the rescue of an almost forgotten variety that Gregory Pérez has brought back to life to offer wild freshness and a unique character to the world."
The Terroir Rebellion
Estaladiña represents the vertical and electric alternative to traditional Mencía. Cultivated in the steep slate plots of Bierzo Alto, this wine is the result of precision viticulture and minimal intervention. Fermented in wooden vats and delicately aged in large oak foudres, it refines its natural nerve without losing its wild and purely mineral identity.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Bodegas y Viñedos Mengoba.
Origin: Bierzo Alto, Castilla y León, Spain.
Varietal: 100% Estaladiña (Recovered grape).
Aging: Large capacity Oak Foudres.
Vintage: 2022 (Very limited production).
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Bright garnet color of medium-low intensity, elegant and fluid, with subtle violet reflections on the rim.
Nose: A wild and captivating profile. Notes of acidic black fruits such as cranberry and sloe stand out, accompanied by white pepper, fresh violets, and an underlying mineral hint of wet stone.
Palate: Pure electric energy. Its vibrant acidity guides the palate, supported by fine and precise tannins. The aftertaste is herbal, spicy, and profoundly complex.
3. Architecture and Rarity
4. Pairing for Explorers
Bierzo Classics: Sublime with premium Cecina de León, acorn-fed Iberian ham, or stewed partridge. Its tension perfectly balances cured meats.
Serving: It is recommended to serve at **15°C** to enhance its floral profile and fruit freshness. It is a wine that evolves beautifully in the glass.
Technical Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Estaladiña variety?
It is a native grape from Bierzo that was on the verge of extinction. Gregory Pérez has led its recovery, discovering that it offers wines with much higher acidity and verticality than Mencía, ideal for lovers of fresh and elegant wines.
What kind of soil does this wine grow in?
It comes from small, selected plots in Bierzo Alto. The soils are predominantly slate and poor, forcing the vines to deepen their roots, giving the wine its characteristic minerality and tension.