Dominio De Anza Seleccion de Parcelas 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dominio De Anza
Label Name:
 
Seleccion de Parcelas
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Bierzo, Castilla y León
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Mencía
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Critics average ~94 points for recent vintages; several vintages scored ~95 by Wine Advocate/Parker (e. g. , cited by merchants) and high praise from international reviewers; recommended cellaring 10–20+ years

Tasting Note
Floral violets and rose petals with red cherry, plum and pomegranate, pink-pepper spice and iron-mineral notes; bright acidity, fine elegant tannins and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled red meats, steak tartare, roasted chicken, hard sheep cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), teriyaki pork/chicken, Sichuan-spiced pork, yakitori, hearty ramen or char siu-style dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Mencía; spontaneous fermentation in large 2,500L tinas with ~3-week maceration and ~60% whole-cluster; matured ~12 months in large oak tinas/used barrels.

Vineyard Info
Dominio de Anza is Diego Magaña’s project in Bierzo (launched mid-2010s), working with old vines and small parcels; supported/mentored by Raúl Pérez and focused on terroir-driven Mencía.