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Altos de Losada

Altos de Losada

A village wine with a marked Atlantic character
Altos de Losada
75 cl.
2022
93 Suckling
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Bierzo
Designation of Origin D.O. Bierzo
Contains sulphites
100% Mencía
Varieties 100% Mencía
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Altos de Losada 2022

Red wine Aged in wood. 15 months in French oak barrels.

Altos de Losada 2022 envelops you in an intriguing experience from the outset. Its fragrant aroma beckons you to discover notes of ripe plums and blackberries, accompanied by a gentle floral touch. The oak ageing translates into alluring sweet and spicy nuances that intertwine with subtle hints of leather and an unexpected coconut water nuance. On the palate, it reveals a firm structure, enriched by a vibrant acidity and delicately creamy tannins. The burst of dark fruits lingers, leaving a lasting impression. 

Style Altos de Losada
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Game, Aperitif, Cured cheeses, Red meat

About Altos de Losada

Altos de Losada is a red wine produced by the bodega Losada Vinos de Finca in Bierzo. The winery is located in the municipality of Cacabelos (León).

Altos de Losada is a single variety of Mencia, a variety from Northwest Spain. The grapes come from 21 small plots of old vines planted on clay slopes with different orientations.

For its preparation, Altos de Losada undergoes a traditional winemaking and is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.

It is bottled unfiltered and we recommend decanting at least one hour before serving.

2022

Altos de Losada 2022 envelops you in an intriguing experience from the outset. Its fragrant aroma beckons you to discover notes of ripe plums and blackberries, accompanied by a gentle floral touch. The oak ageing translates into alluring sweet and spicy nuances that intertwine with subtle hints of leather and an unexpected coconut water nuance. On the palate, it reveals a firm structure, enriched by a vibrant acidity and delicately creamy tannins. The burst of dark fruits lingers, leaving a lasting impression. 

2021

Altos de Losada 2021 unfurls on the nose with an array of ripe black fruits such as plums and blackberries, interwoven with subtle floral accents. Sweet and spicy nuances are also discernible, evoking licorice, leather, and an unexpected hint of coconut water. On the palate, it exhibits a mineral and forthright character, distinguished by its balanced acid structure and a velvety tannin. The fruit remains the focal point in a lingering and intense finish.

2011 Robust with an impressive onset. Harmoniously balanced with a pleasant acidity. Crisp with a captivating finish.

Deep cherry hue with a high layer and violet rim.

Notes of dark berries. Nuanced with spicy and bitter hints.
2010 Powerful and intense entry. Round, savoury black fruit and marked step. Defined tannins and good acidity. Long finish.

Cherry high layer with purple hues.

Nice and complex. Aromas of black fruit with abundant floral and spicy notes. Toasty and balsamic.
2008 Good, intense and bulky attack. Meaty and expressive with toasted notes and red fruits prevailing. Good acidity and well-defined, solid tannins. Long and persistent finish leaving earthy and mineral nuances. A magnificent Mencía!

Pretty picota cherry colour with purpleish reflections. High robe. High glycerin content.

Complex and very elegant. Aromas of pleasant black fruit followed by floral notes of violets and lillies and aromas of sweet spices, cinnamon and nutmeg. Appetizing toasted notes and refreshing balsamic touches in the background.
2007

Very large and broad wine, with a very tasty and fresh mid palate with a good presence of juicy fruit. Balanced acidity and nice tannins. Long and very persistent finish which coats the mouth with pleasant fruity sensations and a mineral aftertaste.

A pleasant, very enjoyable easy-drinking wine.



Intense and bright cherry red colour, with a high layer and purple reflections. Abundant and slow tears.

High aromatic intensity with outstanding notes of red and black ripe fruit that emerge along with intense floral aromas (violet) and elegant toasted touches. When it opens up, it gains in intensity and complexity and more creamy notes are released along with spices and subtle balsamic and liquorice touches on a good and intense very characteristic mineral background.
2006

It is fleshy, body and nerve, provided by a fresh acidity. Very large and persistent, with vivid memories final mineral fruit.



Deep raspberry and cherry color, tear purplish, covered

In the nose highlights the black fruits and sour memories of strawberry with floral, roasted and mineral touches.
2005

Have flesh, body and nerve, provided by a very fresh acidity, ample and persistent, and a slightly bitter end that brings memories of intense fruit.



Deep raspberry and cherry color, tear purplish, covered

The nose is a hymn to the fruit, with its memories of strawberry sour, floral notes, tones roasted and end of licorice.
2022
93 Suckling
2021
92 Parker
92 Peñín
93 Suckling
2018
90 Peñín
94 Suckling
2016
90 Peñín
93 Suckling
2015
91 Parker
91 Peñín
2013
91 Peñín
2009
92 Peñín
2008
89 Parker
92 Peñín
2007
91 Peñín
2006
92 Peñín
2005
93 Peñín
2007

2011 Stephan Tanzer's International Wine Cellar-92 puntos

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.