Alto de la Judiega nace de la voluntad de expresar el terroir profundo. Uvas de viñas viejas que concentran la esencia de la pizarra y el clima atlántico.

Technical Sheet

• Variedad:
  100% Mencía (Viñas Viejas)
• D.O.: Bierzo
• Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
• Soil: Atlantic slate, low production vines
• Production: Controlled fermentation in stainless steel
• Servicio:
  14-16°C

Notas de cata

• Appearance: Intense cherry with bright garnet rim
• üëÉ Nariz: Fruta negra madura, toques bals√°micos y fondo mineral.
• üëÖ Boca: M√°s estructurado que el joven, con taninos presentes pero amables y un final largo.

Pairing and Service

Roasted meats, suckling lamb, game stews, and aged sheep cheeses. Serving temperature: 14-16°C. Ageing potential: 3-5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What differentiates Alto de la Judiega from young Mingus?

Alto de la Judiega comes from old vines with lower yield, which provides greater concentration, structure, and minerality. It is a more serious and gastronomic wine.

Does it have barrel aging?

No, it ferments and ages in stainless steel to preserve the pure expression of the slate terroir and the fruit from the old vines.

What dishes pair best?

It is perfect with roasted lamb, game stews, grilled red meats, and cured sheep cheeses. Its structure supports dishes with character.