ENCINAS BIERZO

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Encinas is a collaborative project between Antoine Graillot, of the Northern Rhône’s revered Graillot family, and Raúl Pérez, the visionary winemaker of Bierzo. Sourced from old-vine Mencía planted on clay and decomposed slate soils in the high-altitude hillsides around Ponferrada, the wine reflects both place and philosophy—fermented whole-cluster with native yeasts in large wooden vats and aged in used French oak foudres.

The 2021 vintage delivers freshness and aromatic clarity: layers of redcurrant, cranberry, rose petal, and black tea unfold with air, supported by a gentle structure and a vibrant, mineral-driven core. There’s a restrained power here, balancing the rustic charm of Bierzo with polished finesse. Versatile at the table, it pairs beautifully with roast poultry, chargrilled vegetables, or mushroom dishes, and benefits from a light chill.