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Olga Verde Fontecalada

Olga Verde Fontecalada

The enchantment of Bierzo in an intense and elegant Mencía
Olga Verde Fontecalada
75 cl.
2022
93 Parker
93 Atkin
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Bierzo
Designation of Origin D.O. Bierzo
Olga Verde
Winery Olga Verde
Contains sulphites
100% Mencía
Varieties 100% Mencía
15.0
Service 15.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Olga Verde Fontecalada 2022

Red wine. 11 meses en barrica y damajuanas.

Olga Verde Fontecalada 2022 captivates with its light and fruity profile that is accessible to all palates. On the nose, it reveals an intriguing bouquet of dried flowers, such as violets and lavender, accompanied by subtle aromas of ripe apples. In the background, there is a hint of earthiness and minerality that adds complexity. On the palate, it offers a smooth elegance with subtle tannins, leaving a pleasant sensation at the end of each sip. Recommended for its balance between simplicity and character, making every moment special. The 2022 vintage stands out for its freshness and smoothness, perfect for those seeking an easy-to-enjoy wine.

Style Olga Verde Fontecalada
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Red meat, Game

About Olga Verde Fontecalada

The enchantment of wine is not found in titles or years of experience, although Olga Verde possesses them in abundance. It is felt in the soil, the vine, the light that caresses the vineyard, and the patience of the one who tends to it. It can be perceived in the Bierzo, among its terrains, its varieties, and its ancient vineyards, and Olga knows how to listen, respect, and convey it into her wines.

An agricultural engineer from the University of Lugo and a master's degree holder in Oenology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Olga has experienced viticulture firsthand: from the Lavinia shop to wineries such as Las Moradas de San Martín and Edetaria, including projects in Chile and New Zealand. She has led the technical department at Godelia in the D.O. Bierzo, at Bodegas Rectoral do Umia in Rías Baixas, and has coordinated Bierzo Enoturismo. Today, she heads Lagar de Fornelos, the winery of Grupo La Rioja Alta in Rías Baixas, while simultaneously developing her personal project in Bierzo and Galicia alongside Francisco Bendaña. Yet, although her résumé is impressive, neither those titles nor that extensive experience are what truly make her wines special; it is the magic she so adeptly captures.

This philosophy is embodied in Olga Verde Fontecalada, a wine born from a century-old plot of merely 0.10 hectares in Corullón, at an altitude of 540 metres and north-facing. The calcareous clay soils with slate and quartz impart minerality and character, while the artisanal vinification in an open vat with 100% whole clusters and the 11-month ageing in French oak barrels and demijohns allow the wine to express its full essence. 

Fontecalada is intense, balanced, and elegant. A mencia that invites one to experience the magic of Bierzo in the hands of a wine enthusiast who combines knowledge, sensitivity, and passion. 




 

2022

Olga Verde Fontecalada 2022 captivates with its light and fruity profile that is accessible to all palates. On the nose, it reveals an intriguing bouquet of dried flowers, such as violets and lavender, accompanied by subtle aromas of ripe apples. In the background, there is a hint of earthiness and minerality that adds complexity. On the palate, it offers a smooth elegance with subtle tannins, leaving a pleasant sensation at the end of each sip. Recommended for its balance between simplicity and character, making every moment special. The 2022 vintage stands out for its freshness and smoothness, perfect for those seeking an easy-to-enjoy wine.
2022
93 Parker
2021
93 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.