Michelini i Mufatto 'Post Crucifixion' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain 2021 Red steadfast examples of northern Montalcino

steadfast examples of northern Montalcino

Stuart Pigott

crystalline and simply delicious expression of Patagonia

These are framed by toasted spice and cinnamon

Michelini i Mufatto 'Post Crucifixion' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain 2021 Red steadfast examples of northern MontalcinoThe Bierzo D. O. was established in 1989. Today there are only 74 commercial wineries in the region, and not all export to the USA. There are 5,800 acres under vines, which are fragmented tiny plots of old vines on steep hillside and hilltop locations. Mencia makes up around 75% of all plantings. The soils are primarily slate and granite on the slopes with sand and clay near the valley floor. The appellation is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean while