El Llano | César Márquez

One of a trio of single parcel wines where each has a different expression based on their soils, altitudes and expositions. El Llano is from a high, exposed single vineyard that was previously worked by Cesar’s grandfather.

Region:

Castilla y León

Appellation:

Bierzo

Variety / Blend:

85% Mencía: 10% Alicante Bouschet:

Climate:

Continental

Soils:

Sandy clay

Farming:

Non-certified organic

Altitude:

528 metres

Fermentation:

Open top 225 litre oak barrels

Ageing:

12 month in 3rd use French oak barriques