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Red Wine Verónica Ortega Kinki 2023

Crianza red wine from DO Bierzo. Blend of Mencía, Doña Blanca, Palomino, Godello and Alicante Bouschet aged for 8 months in amphorae.

8 months in clay amphorae
Percentage of Alcohol: 11.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Bierzo
Grapes Varieties: Doña White, Godello, Palomino, Alicante, Mencía,
Wineries: Verónica Ortega
P 94/94+ 93 94

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The wine Verónica Ortega Kinki is an impressive effort by Verónica Ortega, the amazingly talented Andalusian winemaker who is producing some of the most refined and expressive wines in the DO Bierzo.

This “Vino de Paraje” is a blend of Mencía with approximately 25% Doña Blanca, Palomino, Godello and Alicante Bouschet (Garnacha Tintorera). The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard 90 to 100 years old with blue slate and red clay soils located in the Paraje La Llamilla – Villa de Congosto, near the village of Cobrana, at 750 metres of altitude, close to the northern boundary of the DO.

The non-destemmed grapes were hand-harvested and co-fermented at the same time – the traditional vinificacion method for field blends like this Spanish red wine - in 5,000-litre truncated cone-shaped diposits, with very gentle macerations and extractions. After that, this red wine from El Bierzo was aged for 8 months in 800-litre amphorae.

The red wine Verónica Ortega Kinki 2023 was bottled in May 2024.

The production of this Crianza red wine is very limited. Only 4,378 bottles.

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Appearance

The red wine Verónica Ortega Kinki is medium ruby with some reddish reflections.

Nose

This blend of Mencía, Doña Blanca, Palomino, Godello and Alicante Bouschet is bright and delicate, with real complexity, suggesting crunchy sour cherries, wild flowers, a salty and citrusy note and a dash of blood, iron and mountain air.

Palate

Supple and richly layered, with admirable precision, superb drinkability and an understated elegance. This vibrant red wine by Verónica Ortega ends with a deep, very long mineral note conveying a distinctive sense of place.

Our personal opinion

Stunning! The wine Verónica Ortega Kinki 2023 captures a seldom – if ever - experienced side of El Bierzo.

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Verónica Ortega Kinki 2022:

Parker 93.

Year 2023
Type Red
D.O. Bierzo
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 14-16ºC
Type of ageing months in clay amphorae
Number of months aged in Barrels 8
Parker's Score 94/94+
Enterwine's Score 93
Media rating 94
Other guides T. Atkin: 93 puntos.
Percentage of variety Mencía, Palomino, Godello, Alicante Bouchet.
Pairings Birds, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Grilled white meats, Rice with meat, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews
Taste Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense
Occasion A special occasion, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
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