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Red Wine Pittacum 2019
Crianza red wine from El Bierzo. Varietal Mencía aged for 8 months in oak barrels and for 24 months in the bottle.
Crianza. 8 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Bierzo
Grapes Varieties: Mencía,
Wineries: Bodegas y Viñedos Pittacum
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Availability: In stock
€11.70
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Made from 40 hectares of estate-owned, low-yielding vineyards situated on mild slopes, Pittacum is produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Pittacum, a brand of the Terras Gauda group.
A varietal Mencía, the great indigenous variety from El Bierzo, the grapes were harvested in little boxes, brought to the cellar and carefully selected. Then this Spanish red wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15 days with gentle pump-overs and punch-downs.
After that, Pittacum 2019 was drawn-off and, after a month, it was transferred into American and French oak barrels, where it was aged for 8 months.
Finally, this red wine from El Bierzo was bottled and aged for 24 months in the cellar prior to its commercial release.
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| Appearance | The red wine Pittacum is medium ruby with a garnet rim. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Thought it opens tight, this varietal Mencía soon exhibits some enticing notes of wild berries, black fruit, spices, aromatic herbs, dry earth, some mineral undertones, tobacco leaves, cedar and paprika. Quite expressive! |
| Palate | Bold and meaty, this red wine from Bodegas y Viñedos Pittacum has a very good, refreshing acidity, and a solid structure. Notes of red berries, blood orange, toast and Eastern spices. Velvety tannins, and long, mineral finish. |
| Our personal opinion | An exemplary Mencía, Pittacum 2019 is lively and savoury. Pair this Crianza red wine with stews and casseroles. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Pittacum 2018: 90 puntos Enterwine. Decanter WWA 2021 - 88 points & Bronze Medal. Pittacum 2017: Enterwine 90. Pittacum 2016: Enterwine 90. Parker 88. Peñín 91. Pittacum 2015: Enterwine 90. Pittacum 2012: Enterwine 90. Peñín 92. Pittacum 2011: Enterwine 92. Pittacum 2010: Enterwine 92. Pittacum 2009: Peñín 91. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Bierzo |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 14-16ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 20 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 8 |
| Peñin Score | 92 |
| Enterwine's Score | 90 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Mono-Varietal | Mencía |
| Pairings | Bull meat, Cooked foods, Duck, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted white meats, Specialty plates, Stew, Stews, Vegetables |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fresh and dry, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner |
Reviews
3 Reviews
great
Juicy, fleshy, great!
Review by
(Posted on 26 December 2018)
acum
Mencía geek here. This is an amazing value. Fully mature right now.
Review by
(Posted on 5 March 2018)
Pittacum
Elegant nose, mineral and spicy. Ripe red fruit on the palate, plus some tips of roses and aromatic herbs. Delightful.
Review by
(Posted on 27 November 2017)
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