ESTALADIÑA
2022
MENGOBA • BIERZO ALTO
"An extraordinary red wine born from the rescue of a nearly forgotten variety that Gregory Pérez has brought back to life to offer wild freshness and a unique character in the world."
The Terroir Rebellion
Estaladiña represents the vertical and electric alternative to traditional Mencía. Cultivated on 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 oak foudres, it manages to polish its natural nerve without losing its wild and purely mineral identity. Find it available with fast shipping across Mexico at La Cava Shop.
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 Notes
Sight: Brilliant garnet color of medium-low intensity, elegant and fluid, with subtle violet hues on the rim.
Nose: A wild and captivating profile. Tart black fruits like blueberry and sloe stand out, accompanied by white pepper, fresh violets, and a mineral background of wet stone.
Palate: Pure electric energy. Its vibrant acidity guides the palate, supported by fine, 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, Ibérico bellota ham, or braised partridge. Its tension perfectly balances cured meats.
Service: 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 Bierzo grape that was on the verge of extinction. Gregory Pérez has led its recovery, discovering that it offers wines with acidity and verticality far superior to Mencía, ideal for lovers of fresh and elegant wines.
What is the soil like where this wine grows?
It comes from small, selected plots in Bierzo Alto. The soils are predominantly slate and poor, forcing the vine to deepen its roots, giving the wine that marked mineral tension characteristic of the region.