Parajes de Bierzo 2019
Cesar Marquez
- £20
- £14.25
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- Producer
- César Márquez
- Grape Varieties
- Mencía, Alicante Bouchet
- Origin
- Bierzo, Spain
Starting his own project in 2015, young winemaker César Márquez brings a low intervention approach, aiming to express the origin and terroir first and foremost. Working with a number of old bush vine parcels his wines are fresh and expressive. This red blend of Mencia and Alicante Bouschet is packed to the brim with notes of red berry, liquorice and violets.
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- Pure, aromatic red wine with aromas red cherry, pomegranate and purple flowers.
- A lovely balance of liquorice spice and stony minerality complement the plush fruit.
- 'Parajes' meaning 'places' is a regional wine made from selected plots around Valtuille de Abajo.
- Old bush vines are farmed using organic practices.
- A wine for all occasions - it's a wine rack essential.
- Pair with tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, steak and bell pepper fajitas, or a plate of charcuterie.
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