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José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa

José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa

A Mencia that narrates the story of its vineyards
Organic
José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa
75 cl.
2022
94 Parker
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Bierzo
Designation of Origin D.O. Bierzo
José Antonio García Viticultor
Winery José Antonio García Viticultor
Contains sulphites
100% Mencía
Varieties 100% Mencía
14.0
Service 14.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Organic.

José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa 2022 is a captivating offering for wine enthusiasts. On the nose, floral aromas intertwine with fresh red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, creating a highly evocative bouquet. On the palate, it unfolds with juiciness and flavour, revealing a complexity that astonishes. The depth is accompanied by a delicate minerality that leaves a unique imprint on the palate. This wine is recommended not only for its expressiveness but also for its ability to harmoniously blend fruit with an elegant and persistent texture, making it an ideal choice for those seeking something distinct and memorable.

Style José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Game, White meats, Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Blue cheeses, Soft cheeses, Red meat

About José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa

Some of these names might ring a bell: La Faraona, El Rapolao or Valtuille de Abajo. Many identify them as some of the most coveted wines from El Bierzo (Castilla y León). Yet, intriguingly, before they were wines, they were places. Names of vineyards, villages, and plots that existed long before critics, scores, or lists of great wines arrived.

The explanation lies in the history of Bierzo itself. This wine-growing region has been built over centuries as a genuine mosaic of small plots, many of which are planted with the area's flagship variety, mencía, representing over 76% of the vineyard and cultivated here since the Middle Ages. For generations, these vineyards have remained in the hands of smallholders. Vintners who sold their grapes to cooperatives or made wine for family consumption. Some plots were abandoned over time, but many others endured, preserving their identity and name. Today, that history is being transformed into oenological value.

In recent years, the Denominación de Origen Bierzo has made significant strides by allowing more precise geographical indications on labels. Among these, the Vino de Villa category stands out, identifying the wine's origin at the village level. It is, at its core, an acknowledgment of something vintners have always known: not all villages —nor all plots— are the same.

A fine example of this new understanding of wine is José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa. It originates in Corullón, a small village nestled in the foothills of the Montes de León, and is crafted primarily from mencía with a small percentage of traditional white varieties. The grapes come from old vines planted between 1930 and 1940, spread across approximately 200 small plots that together total less than nine hectares. These are vines averaging around 65 years old, cultivated on poor slate soils using organic farming methods.

Harvesting is done manually, and the wine ferments for about 30 days in open oak vats. It then undergoes 14 months of ageing in French oak barrels before being bottled without clarification or filtration. The result is a wine that does not seek to represent an entire region but rather captures with precision the character of a very specific place in Bierzo.

All indications suggest that the future of wine will increasingly head in this direction: fewer broad denominations and more recognition of specific villages, sites, and vineyards. Wines like José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa are clear evidence of where the wine map is looking today.

 

2022

José Antonio García Viticultor Corullón Vino de Villa 2022 is a captivating offering for wine enthusiasts. On the nose, floral aromas intertwine with fresh red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, creating a highly evocative bouquet. On the palate, it unfolds with juiciness and flavour, revealing a complexity that astonishes. The depth is accompanied by a delicate minerality that leaves a unique imprint on the palate. This wine is recommended not only for its expressiveness but also for its ability to harmoniously blend fruit with an elegant and persistent texture, making it an ideal choice for those seeking something distinct and memorable.
2022
94 Parker
2021
95 Parker

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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.