2019 Bodegas Pittacum, Aurea Mencía - 比埃爾索 - 7 瓶 (0.75L)

Here’s an explanation in English of Pittacum Aurea from Viñedos y Bodegas Pittacum in the Bierzo DO (Spain):

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Origin & Vineyard
• Pittacum Aurea is made from 100% Mencía grown on the historic estate called Finca Areixola. The vineyard consists of century-old vines planted in traditional high-density goblet style, on steep slate/quartz soils, in the Bierzo region. 
• The vineyard is farmed by hand (manual intervention, no heavy machinery), grapes are harvested into small 12-kg boxes, each cluster sorted by hand. 

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Winemaking & Ageing
• After harvest, grapes are crushed without destemming, fermented for around 15 days at ~28 °C in stainless steel vats, with gentle pump-overs/punch-downs. 
• Then the wine undergoes extended maceration (≈ 20 days) before being transferred to new French oak barrels (225 L) where it ages about 14 months without rackings, followed by further bottle rest. 
• Alcohol content is in the region of ~14.5% vol. for recent vintages. 

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Tasting Profile & Style
• Colour: Deep cherry/red, quite intense. 
• Nose: Elegant aromas of red fruits (morello cherry, redcurrant), mineral/stone character, subtle sweet spices and earthy/herbal depth. 
• Palate: Medium-to-full body, structured yet fresh, lively acidity that promises ageing, firm but polished tannins, and a long finish with mineral/crisp elements. 

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Pairing & Serving
• Serve at around 15-18 °C. Best with robust dishes: roasted red meats, game, stews, aged cheeses. 
• Given its structure and terroir-driven nature, this wine also has good bottle age potential.

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Overall Impression
Pittacum Aurea is the top-tier expression from Pittacum: a wine that seeks to reflect the terroir of Bierzo and the ancient vines of the Areixola estate. It blends elegance, depth and minerality with a firm structure — ideal for someone looking for a serious, character-ful red wine from Mencía rather than a light or fruity style.