Red Wine Altos de Losada 2020

Crianza red wine from El Bierzo. Varietal Mencía aged for 15 months in concrete eggs, French oak vats, and French oak barrels.

Crianza. 15 Months in distinct containers
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Bierzo
Grapes Varieties: Mencía,
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Availability: In stock

€18.20
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A varietal Mencía, Altos de Losada comes from El Bierzo, one of Spain's hottest wine regions.

Classified as "Vino de Pueblo" (Village wine) since 2018, this Spanish red wine of Bodegas Losada Vinos de Finca is sourced from old vineyards planted on clayey hills with different sun orientations. They are located near the village of Valtuille de Arriba, an area with a continental climate.

After a careful harvest, each parcel was separately vinified in stainless steel tanks.

After that, Altos de Losada 2020 was aged for 15 months in concrete eggs, French oak vats and French oak barrels.

This red wine from El Bierzo was gently clarified, but not filtered, before bottling

Aerate this Crianza red wine at least 30 minutes time before drinking.

Additional Information
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Appearance

The red wine Altos de Losada is medium purple with a violet rim.

Nose

This varietal Mencía red wine conveys the unique character of the El Bierzo region. Pure aromas of wild berries, some wooden nuances, notes of toast, coffee and spices. A dash of blue flowers, some notions of balsam and fresh mineral undertones.

Palate

Fresh and ruggedly elegant, this red wine from Bodega Losada Vinos de Finca is juicy and textured, with remembrances of mulberries and bilberries, some spicy notes and an original metallic and bloody touch. Linear and focused, with crunchy tannins and a long, toasted finish with some cocoa remembrances.

Our personal opinion

A nicely crafted Mencía, Altos de Losada 2020 has an Atlantic character that we find delightful.

OTHER VINTAGES

Altos de Losada 2019:

Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 93.

Altos de Losada 2018:

Enterwine 92. Guía Peñín 90. J.Suckling 94.

Altos de Losada 2017:

Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 90. puntos J.Suckling 93.

Altos de Losada 2016:

Enterwine 93. Wine Spectator 92. Peñín 91.

Altos de Losada 2015:

Parker 91. Peñín 91. Enterwine 93.

Altos de Losada 2013:

Peñín 91. Enterwine 92.

Altos de Losada 2011:

 Peñín 91. Gourmet Wine Guide 94.

Altos de Losada 2010:

Parker 91. Peñín 92.

Altos de Losada 2008:

Peñín 92. Parker 89. Wine Enthusiast 93. International Wine Cellar 91.

Year 2020
Type Red
D.O. Bierzo
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 30 minutes before serving
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in distinct containers
Number of months aged in Barrels 15
Enterwine's Score 92
Media rating 93
Other guides J. Suckling 93
Mono-Varietal Mencía
Pairings Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Grilled vegitables, Mushrooms, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
1 Review
Bierzo
Value
Impressive Mencía. Very deep, earthy and mineral.
Review by (Posted on 20 July 2018)
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