MATALOSPARDOS

Description

"A Paraje wine that dazzles".
Matalospardos "vino de paraje", a vineyard located in the heart of Valtuille de Abajo, emerges on one of its main hills in the area of Mata Los Pardos, from which it takes its name. Set on clay and sandy soils, the small adjoining family plots are located, one slope facing north-east and the other south-west. The particularity of the site and its vines of more than 80 years old give rise to this special wine.

• The winery: LOF.
• Location: Valtuille de Abajo
• Variety: 100% Mencía
• Geographical indication: D.O. Bierzo
• Alcohol: 13 %
• Vineyard: Matalospardos comes from adjoining plots located in the area from which it takes its name, facing southwest and northeast. The vineyard has belonged to the family for several generations, with vines that are not very vigorous, with reduced, aerated and scattered production.
• Soil type: Clayey-sandy soil
• Climate: Continental Mediterranean with Atlantic influence, characterised by extreme temperature differences between winter and summer.
• Processing method: The grapes enter the winery with ripe stems and the bunches are crushed in a stainless steel tank using the traditional method. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts at room temperature. It is pumped over daily to aid fermentation and produce aeration. At the end of alcoholic fermentation the must is racked and decanted to fill the barrels. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in the bottle.
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture.