Mata los Pardos is a rare, single-paraje wine from Valtuille de Abajo, produced in very limited quantities and drawn from old bush vines. The vineyard’s age, elevation and mixed soils give the wine a strong sense of place, while traditional, low-intervention winemaking allows the character of the site and vintage to speak clearly. This is a focused and serious expression of Mencía, made only in select years.
Tasting Notes:
Deep and intense in colour, the nose is complex and layered, offering ripe cherry, blackberry and plum alongside notes of wild herbs, spice and cocoa, with a smoky, mineral undertone. The palate is powerful yet balanced, with firm but polished tannins, fresh acidity and a structured, harmonious profile. The finish is long and persistent, marked by savoury depth and a clear mineral edge.
Vineyard & Winemaking:
The wine comes from the Mata los Pardos paraje in Valtuille de Abajo, where Mencía vines of around 90 years old are grown in goblet training on sandy and clay soils with rounded river stones and slate, at approximately 500–550 metres above sea level. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in open 500-litre oak barrels, incorporating a proportion of whole clusters. The wine is then aged for around 12 months in the same used French oak barrels, preserving purity while adding subtle structure.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with slow-cooked meats, game dishes and robust, savoury cuisine.
ABV: 14%
