Bodegas Anibal de Otero
Terrafondada 2020, Anibal de Otero, Red Wine (1 unit)
75 cl bottle. Terrafondada is a wine made exclusively from old Mencía vines grown in the site of the same name. It was produced in an open-ended oak barrel, filled to the brim with hand-destemmed grapes, berry by berry, cut from the pedicel with scissors.
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Terrasfondada 2020

This wine reflects Aníbal de Otero’s commitment to artisanal and sustainable viticulture, offering an authentic and elegant expression of Bierzo Mencía.

Winemaking

Terrafondada is a wine made exclusively from old Mencía vines grown in the site of the same name. It was made in an open-ended oak barrel filled to the brim with hand-destemmed grapes, each berry cut one by one with scissors at the pedicel.

Vineyards

The Mencía vines are over 130 years old, some possibly pre-phylloxera, giving the grapes unique concentration and complexity.

Soils

The vineyard sits on poor sandy and clay soils with the presence of pebbles, encouraging optimal drainage and limiting vine vigor, thereby concentrating flavors in the grapes.

Aging

20 months in new French oak barrels.

Vintage: 2016.

Technical sheet:

Winery: Aníbal de Otero

D.O. Bierzo

Variety: 100% Mencía, vines over 130 years old.

Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.

Very limited production of 500 bottles

Alcohol content 14%; Total acidity: 5.5 g/l; Volatile acidity: 0.5 g/; Residual sugars: 1 gr/l; pH: 3.5

Tasting note:

Appearance:

Intense picota cherry red color.
Nose:

Intense varietal aromas of Mencía grapes, dominated by red fruits (cherry and cassis) and black fruits (plum), with hints of oregano and wild herbs. Smoky and spicy notes (coconut and vanilla) contributed by the oak remain in the background.
Palate:

Powerful and balanced on the palate, with very polished tannins, great length, and a finish full of long-lasting aromatic sensations. It has a powerful, balanced mouthfeel, with very polished tannins, great length, and a finish full of long-lasting aromatic sensations.

Pairing recommended by Made in Spain Gourmet

Stews, oily fish, red meats, and aged cheeses. Serving temperature: 18º-20º

Over time, a natural sediment of coloring matter or tartrates may appear, an unmistakable sign of purity and integrity. It will evolve positively in the bottle over the next 10 years. Store in a cool (12º – 14º C), dark place in a horizontal position.

Bodegas Anibal de Otero

Aníbal de Otero is a family winery located in Villafranca del Bierzo (León), renowned for its dedication to producing high-quality wines noted for their authenticity, freshness, and balance. Founded in 2013 by Elva García Amigo, an economist by training and third-generation winegrower, the winery pays tribute to her father, Aníbal García, who instilled in her a passion for the vineyard. The winery works with century-old vineyards, some over 130 years old, traditionally bush-trained and with very limited yields of half a kilo per vine. These vines are found in privileged sites such as "Los Fornos", where the Mencía grape reaches its fullest expression. Among its wines are Aníbal de Otero Mencía Joven, aged for 3 months in French oak barrels; Aníbal de Otero Rosado, made from vines with an average age of 90 years; and single-site wines such as El Cepón, Los Fornos, and Terrafondada, the latter an exclusive gem with a production of only 500 bottles. The winery has been awarded Best Winery in Castilla y León by the Castilian and Leonese Academy of Gastronomy, a distinction that underscores its commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and excellence in wine production. We at Made in Spain Gourmet are proud to include them among our wines that represent the very best of Spain.
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