Xardín de Xampedro is a 100% single-varietal wine Mencía.
It is obtained from a single site, being the first of all
the Denomination of Origin Bierzo that fits into the new
specification “Vino de Paraje” , whose strict requirements make
that its production has been only 5,000 bottles
in 2018 and 7,500 bottles in the 2019 vintage.
XARDÍN DE XAMPEDRO 2018
A great fruit Mencia prepared in Paraje Xardín in Villadecanes (El Bierzo,
Spain). On slopes exceeding 500 m. altitude, with a drop
medium around 10% and facing west.
Its harvest is artisanal with cluster-by-cluster grape selection.
DATA SHEET
Type of wine: Aged French oak.
Grape variety: 100% Mencía
Vineyards: Paraje Xardín (Villadecanes).
Mencia plants over 60 years old.
Altitude: 550-575 m
Alcoholic graduation: 14.50% vol.
Elaboration: Fermented in steel tanks and aged in French oak barrels.
CATA'S NOTES
Color: Cherry red.
Palate: Fresh, fruity and intense with a smooth final palate.
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