From the soils that I like in Bierzo, that is to say, from its high slatey and sandy soils, comes this red wine from a winegrower, Elva García, as it says on her business card. The winery is called Aníbal's daughter, a tribute to the man who gave her life and instilled in her the task of carrying on the legacy of a 130-year-old vineyard. In the vicinity of the Palacios family vineyard in Corullón, Elva harvests half a kilogram of mencía per vine to make this excellent red wine.

This is a wine that has certain wild notes, with a varietal aroma of great precision and a creamy finesse from its 14 months in oak barrels, well blended with the wine. It is a red wine from the 2014 vintage, although it is not suitable for all budgets: €30. At a lower price, €15, he makes another red with 6 months in oak which, with less ageing, reveals even more wild and fruity nuances.

Muchas gracias al amigo Rafael Rincón “El Trotamanteles”, me manda estas botellas de Aníbal de Otero mencía, un vino particular de una viticultora especial Elva García Amigo.

The fact that Elva García Amigo has named her winery Hija de Aníbal (Daughter of Aníbal) is a declaration of principles, a manifestation of humility and a demonstration of filial love, fundamental ingredients to understand the endearing quality and the deep breath of this wine.