Bierzo has adopted a new quality-based classification system for its wines, similar to the Burgundian structure of regional, village, and single-vineyard wines. In the Vino de Villa classification system, the vines sourced from the slopes of Corullón average between 75-105 years of age. Here, we see a more brooding and deeper character from these vines that sit over slate, quartzite, and limestone soils. The grapes are also co-fermented and comprised of 85% Mencía with the remaining 15% a blend of Doña Blanca, Palomino, and Godello. Spontaneous partially destemmed fermentation occurs in large open top foudre without temperature control, aged for 11 months in both old and new French oak of 300L and 500L barrels.

This is an aromatic and structured wine with notes of eucalyptus, cherry blossoms, citrus peel, iron and black peppercorns complementing red notes of strawberries and pomegranates. The juicy palate displays a gorgeous weightless concentration that leads to a finer grained tannin presence. A complex smoky, spicy and peppery finish is already displaying great length and alludes to great improvement with long term cellaring. Decanting time of at least 1 hour is recommended.