AO Villa de Otero 2019 Magnum
Very limited special edition, only 307 bottles
This wine is made exclusively with Mencía grapes from goblet-trained vines with an average age of over 90 years. Located on the outskirts of the village of Otero de Toral, on a slope at an altitude of 530 metres above sea level. They were planted and cultivated uninterruptedly by the family for more than three generations. The soil is a mixture of clay and slate and gravel.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 14 % vol. | pH: 3,6
Total Acidity: 5,7 g/l (TH2) | Volatile acidity: 0,4 g/l
VISUAL PHASE: Intense cherry red colour.
OLFACTORY PHASE: Intense varietal aromas of the Mencía grape, dominated by red (cherry and cassis) and black (plum) fruits, with hints of oregano and wild herbs. Smoky and spicy notes (coconut and vanilla) contributed by the oak wood in the background.
TASTE PHASE: It has a powerful, balanced palate, with very polished tannins, great length and a finish full of long-lasting aromatic sensations.
Añada 2019 calificada como “Muy buena” por el CRDO Bierzo. Vino tinto de estilo libre con de 3 a 6 meses de crianza en barricas semi-nuevas de roble francés y depósitos de acero de 3 litros. Se embotelló el 12 de julio de 2021 sin tratamiento de clarificación o estabilización alguno.
Oenologist: José Hidalgo
Villa de Otero 2017
At Villa de Otero we bottle an emotion, an origin, a people...
We select specific vines from different areas: Los Fornos, María Abril, Cotarelo, La Pénela... all within the municipality of Otero, our village, all over 90 years old. We harvest them by hand and use their fruit to make the wine that represents our town, our village.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 15 % vol. | pH: 3,6
Total Acidity: 5 g/l (TH2) | Volatile acidity: 0,5 g/l
VISUAL PHASE: Intense cherry red colour.
OLFACTORY PHASE: Intense varietal aromas of the Mencía grape, dominated by red (cherry and cassis) and black (plum) fruits, with hints of oregano and wild herbs. Smoky and spicy notes (coconut and vanilla) contributed by the oak wood in the background.
TASTE PHASE: It has a powerful, balanced palate, with very polished tannins, great length and a finish full of long-lasting aromatic sensations.
Añada 2017 calificada como “Muy buena” por el CRDO Bierzo. Vino tinto de estilo libre con de 3 a 6 meses de crianza en barricas semi-nuevas de roble francés y depósitos de acero de 3 litros. Se embotelló el 23 de enero de 2019 sin tratamiento de clarificación o estabilización alguno.
Oenologist: José Hidalgo
It is possible that over time a natural sediment of colouring matter or tartrates may appear, which is an unmistakable sign of purity and integrity. It will develop positively in the bottle for at least the next 10 years. Store in a cool (12º - 14º C) and dark place in a horizontal position.
Los Fornos 2015
Our most exclusive wine, our treasure...
This wine comes from a single plot, Los Fornos, where for generations and generations, Aníbal de Otero's family has tended its very old Mencía vines, more than 130 years old, on ungrafted vines.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 14,6 % vol. | pH: 3,6
Total Acidity: 5,3 g/l (TH2) | Volatile acidity: 0,57 g/l
VISUAL PHASE: Cherry red in colour, transitioning to taupe tones but maintaining garnet reflections.
OLFACTORY PHASE: Intense fruit aromas (vibrant cherries at their optimal point of ripeness) intertwined with aromatic herbs and balsamic pine. Very characteristic of old Mencia. It ends with the essence of progressive spices: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
TASTE PHASE: Light entry into the mouth, with a silky touch. It combines flavors of red fruit seasoned with mint, a slightly bitter finish with a smoked aftertaste and an aftertaste of spices. Great elegance.
With a meager production of less than half a kilogram of grapes per vine, Los Fornos 2015 has been rated Excellent by the Bierzo Designation of Origin. Free style wine, aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels and was bottled on July 13, 2017, without fining or stabilizing.
Oenologist: José Hidalgo
The wine was bottled without any clarification or stabilization treatment, so it is possible that over time a natural sediment of coloring matter or tartrates may appear, which is an unequivocal sign of purity and integrity. It will evolve positively in the bottle over the next 3 years. Store in a cool (12º – 14º C) and dark place in a horizontal position.
Viña Vieja 2016
Our awarded wine, born to conquer...
The care of his vineyards, his wine and the love of his town, Otero, were the great passion of my father, Aníbal. This wine, made exclusively with Mencia grapes from vase strains with an average age of over 90 years planted and cultivated uninterruptedly by the family for more than three generations, located in sloped and high vineyards in Bierzo, is the recognition of both effort and dedication.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 13,7 % vol. | pH: 3,7
Total Acidity: 5,0 g/l (TH2) | Volatile acidity: 0,3 g/l
VISUAL PHASE: Intense cherry red colour.
OLFACTORY PHASE: Intense varietal aromas of the Mencía grape, where red fruits (cherries and cassis) and black fruits (blackberries) dominate, with tones of broom and wild herbs. Smoky and spicy notes provided by the oak wood.
TASTE PHASE: Powerful, balanced palate, polished tannins, with great length and a finish full of aromatic sensations.
With a small selection of half kilo of grape per vine, we elaborate an exceptional wine, offering the best from the native grapes, where the varietal purity of fruit, strength, freshness and balance in the taste are the main features.
Oenologist: José Hidalgo
The wine was bottled without any clarification or stabilization treatment, so it is possible that over time a natural sediment of coloring matter or tartrates may appear, which is an unequivocal sign of purity and integrity. It will evolve positively in the bottle over the next 3 years. Store in a cool (12º – 14º C) and dark place in a horizontal position.
Centenary Vineyard 2014
Our awarded wine, born to conquer...
The care of his vineyards, his wine and the love of his town, Otero, were the great passion of my father, Aníbal. This unique grape wine selected from strains handcrafted in glass for more than 120 years, possibly pre-phylloxera, that our family has been able to preserve is recognition of so much effort and dedication.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 13 % vol. | pH: 3,6
Total Acidity: 5,6 g/l (TH2) | Volatile acidity: 0,5 g/l
VISUAL PHASE: Cherry red color with light brick tones on the trim.
OLFACTORY PHASE: Intense spicy aromas (vanilla, clove and cinnamon) with roasted tones (coffee and cocoa), and Mencía varietals where red fruits (cherry and cassis) and black fruits (blackberry) dominate, with tones of broom and wild herbs.
TASTE PHASE: Very balanced palate, fresh, tasty, powerful, with sweet and polished tannins, with a long finish full of aromatic sensations.
With a meager production of less than half a kilogram of grapes per strain, this exceptional wine is obtained, offering the best of this indigenous grape, where the varietal fruit, potency, freshness and balance in the mouth are its main features of typicity; all this together with a long stay of 16 months in new French oak barrels of fine grain, and a subsequent maturation in the bottle of at least one year, which ends up defining their personality and uniqueness.
Oenologist: José Hidalgo
The wine was bottled in March 2016, without any clarification or stabilization treatment, so it is possible that over time a natural sediment of coloring matter or tartrates may appear, which is an unequivocal sign of purity and integrity. It will evolve positively in the bottle over the next 5 years. Store in a cool (12º – 14º C) and dark place in a horizontal position.
Mencía 2015
Our awarded wine, born to conquer...
The caring of the vines, wines and the love of the village, Otero, was the most passion from my father, Aníbal. This singular wine selected from the vines with more than 120 years old that our family was able to conserve is the recognition to the effort and dedication.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 13,7 % vol. | pH: 3,7
Total Acidity: 5,0 g/l (TH2) | Volatile acidity: 0,3 g/l
VISUAL PHASE: Intense ruby red color with tile tones.
OLFACTORY PHASE: Intense spicy aromas (vanilla, clove and cinnamon) with roasted tones (coffe and cocoa), and varietals of Mencía in a secondary plane (cherry, cassis and broom).
TASTE PHASE: Very balanced taste, fresh, tasty, sweet and polished tannins, with a long and aromatic finish.
With a meager production of less than half a kilogram of grapes per strain, this exceptional wine is obtained, offering the best of this indigenous grape, where the varietal fruit, potency, freshness and balance in the mouth are its main features of typicity; all this together with a long stay of 16 months in new French oak barrels of fine grain, and a subsequent maturation in the bottle of at least one year, which ends up defining their personality and uniqueness.
Oenologist: José Hidalgo
The wine was bottled without any clarification or stabilization treatment, so it is possible that over time a natural sediment of coloring matter or tartrates may appear, which is an unequivocal sign of purity and integrity. It will evolve positively in the bottle during the next 5 years. Store in a dark and cool place (12º - 14º C) in a horizontal position.
Reserva 2013
Our awarded wine, born to conquer...
The caring of the vines, wines and the love of the village, Otero, was the most passion from my father, Aníbal. This singular wine selected from the vines with more than 120 years old that our family was able to conserve is the recognition to the effort and dedication.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcoholic grade: 13,5 % vol. | pH: 3,5
Total Acidity: 5,7 g/l (TH2) | Volatile acidity: 0,5 g/l
APPELLATION OF ORIGIN: Bierzo.
VARIETY: 100% Mencía from old vines.
HARVEST: 2013
WINE TYPE: Freestyle red wine.
PRODUCTION: 2,801 Bottles.
VISUAL PHASE: Intense ruby red color with tile tones.
OLFACTORY PHASE: Intense spicy aromas (vanilla, clove and cinnamon) with roasted tones (coffe and cocoa), and varietals of Mencía in a secondary plane (cherry, cassis and broom).
TASTE PHASE: Very balanced taste, fresh, tasty, sweet and polished tannins, with a long and aromatic finish.
With a meager production of less than half a kilogram of grapes per strain, this exceptional wine is obtained, offering the best of this indigenous grape, where the varietal fruit, potency, freshness and balance in the mouth are its main features of typicity; all this together with a long stay of 16 months in new French oak barrels of fine grain, and a subsequent maturation in the bottle of at least one year, which ends up defining their personality and uniqueness.
Oenologist: José Hidalgo
The wine was bottled without any clarification or stabilization treatment, so it is possible that over time a natural sediment of coloring matter or tartrates may appear, which is an unequivocal sign of purity and integrity. It will evolve positively in the bottle during the next 5 years. Store in a dark and cool place (12º - 14º C) in a horizontal position.
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