Technical Sheet:

Area: Bierzo, Spain

Sub-zone: Valtuille de Abajo

Winery: José Antonio García Winegrower

Production: 3,500 bottles

Climate: Continental with Atlantic influence. 2021 had a rainy spring and a warm summer.

Vineyard: Planted between 1920 and 1940, on a slight slope at an altitude of 500 metres.

Soil: Sand at the bottom and at the top decomposed black shale and more decomposed minerals.

Type: Red Wine

Variety: 80% Mencía, 20% other native varieties such as Godello, Doña Blanca, and Merenzao.

Vintage: 2021

Temperature: Serve between 14 and 16°C

Consumption: Until 2029 under optimal storage conditions.

Julia Vinificación Singular 2021 is a red wine with a unique character, produced by José Antonio García. This wine comes from vineyards located in Valtuille de Abajo, planted on sand and slate soils that confer a distinctive complexity and minerality. The winery is dedicated to minimal intervention practices, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes and terroir to fully express themselves.

José Antonio García is a family winery in El Bierzo that stands out for its commitment to sustainability and traditional techniques. The vineyards, aged between 80 and 100 years, are located in Valtuille de Abajo and benefit from a continental climate with a strong Atlantic influence, which provides optimal conditions for the cultivation of Mencía and other native varieties.

Fermentation takes place in foudres with native yeasts, without temperature control, and the wine is aged for 6 to 8 months in used oak barrels. José Antonio produces an excellent wine that has received international awards and recognition.

Tasting Notes:

Pale ruby ​​in color, Julia Vinificación Singular 2021 presents intense aromas of ripe red fruits and mineral notes. On the palate, it is silky and well-balanced, with soft tannins and a refreshing acidity that leads to a long and elegant finish.