{"product_id":"vino-tinto-val-de-la-loba-mencia-vinas-viejas-bierzo-espana-750ml","title":"Red Wine Val de la Loba 750ml Mencía from Old Vines DO Bierzo Spain","description":"\u003carticle itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/val-de-la-loba#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Val de la Loba - 100% Mencía Centenaria D.O. Bierzo\",\n      \"image\": [\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/val-de-la-loba.jpg\"],\n      \"description\": \"Parcel wine made with centenary Mencía vineyards. A deep, velvety red with fascinating mineral purity, born in high Bierzo.\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Viñedos y Bodegas Pittacum\" },\n      \"sku\": \"VDLL-MENCIA-001\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/val-de-la-loba\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"MXN\",\n        \"price\": \"950.00\",\n        \"priceValidUntil\": \"2026-12-31\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\"\n      },\n      \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.9\",\n        \"reviewCount\": \"18\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What defines a 'Parcel Wine' like Val de la Loba?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"A parcel wine comes exclusively from a specific vineyard with unique geological and microclimatic characteristics. In the case of Val de la Loba, it reflects the personality of a single slope in Bierzo, offering a typicality not found in blends from multiple vineyards.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the best way to enjoy this centenary Mencía?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It is recommended to serve at 16°C. Due to its concentration and mineral origin, 20 to 30 minutes of aeration allows the notes of violets and slate to fully unfold.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVAL DE LA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5rem;\"\u003eLOBA BIERZO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eCENTENARY MENCÍA • PARCEL WINE • SPAIN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e \"The voice of the vineyard: a single-parcel red wine that captures the elegance and mystery of high Bierzo, where the minerality of slate and the silkiness of Mencía merge into a single essence.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e🌿 100-YEAR-OLD VINEYARDS\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan\u003e🌑 MINERAL PURITY\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Mysticism of a Centenary Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVal de la Loba\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cult wine born from a unique parcel on the noblest slope of Bierzo. Crafted by \u003cstrong\u003ePittacum\u003c\/strong\u003e, this red wine is the result of precision viticulture on vineyards that are over a century old. The Mencía here not only delivers fruit but also a narrative of the land: clay soils with a slate base that provide vertical freshness and admirable longevity. It is a wine for those seeking authenticity and depth in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Identity Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viñedos y Bodegas Pittacum (Terras Gauda).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Val de la Loba parcel, D.O. Bierzo, León, Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Mencía from centenary vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in fine-grained French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay with a strong presence of slate and mineral elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% Alc. Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Sommelier's Notes (Sensory Experience)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense cherry red with high intensity and a vibrant purplish rim indicating its excellent health and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A profound aromatic range where ripe black fruit (blackberries, blueberries) intertwines with floral notes of violets, hints of licorice, and a smoky mineral background characteristic of the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful entry yet astonishingly elegant. Enveloping, velvety texture, with polished tannins that guide a long, fresh palate with a subtly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Wine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSTRUCTURE AND VOLUME [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTERROIR CHARACTER   [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTANNIC FINESSE      [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Pairing and Serving Ritual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Cuisine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sublimely pairs with grilled red meats, **Botillo del Bierzo**, Castilian roasts, or a sirloin with red fruit reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean Harmony:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect with mountain rice dishes, seasonal garlic mushrooms, and game cold cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheeses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged sheep cheeses or characterful blue cheeses (such as Valdeón).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally served at **16°C**. Although its balance is remarkable from uncorking, 20 minutes of aeration allow its mineral complexity to fully blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eInformation for Enthusiasts (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat does the old vineyard contribute to Val de la Loba?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe more than 100-year-old roots penetrate deep into the subsoil in search of nutrients, resulting in a very small grape production but with a concentration of flavors and stability that young vines cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs this a wine to drink now or to keep?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a wine of great current balance, but its tannic structure and natural acidity promise a positive evolution in the bottle for the next **6 to 8 years**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eVAL DE LA LOBA • THE PURE ESSENCE OF BIERZO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eMAKE EVERY GLASS COUNT • AVOID EXCESS • +18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\" href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\"\u003eWWW.LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"La Puerta del Sol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45631548293310,"sku":null,"price":669.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/Vino_Tinto_Val_De_La_Loba.jpg?v=1769103085","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-val-de-la-loba-mencia-vinas-viejas-bierzo-espana-750ml","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}