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 sandy and slate soils that impart a distinctive complexity and minerality. The winery employs 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, between 80 and 100 years old, 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 vats 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 refreshing acidity that leads to a long, elegant finish.

Technical Sheet:

Area: Bierzo, Spain

Subzone: 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 gentle slope at an altitude of 500 metres.

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

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.