“ROC” was the first wine Verónica made in this region in 2010. It is a tribute to her brother Roberto, who passed away at a young age.
It comes from two parcels (El Couso and La Rata) located in Valtuille de Abajo, on poor sandy soils with quartz debris.
The vines are 80 years old.
This blend made from the best terroirs of Valtuille can bear the "vino de Pueblo" mention.
This was has not a big extract, but it is typical of the Mencía grape.
Vinification
Whole-bunch vinification, no de-stemming. Spontaneous fermentation in an open 5000-litre vat. Very little pigeage, so that fermentation and extraction are very soft. Maceration lasts for 3 weeks.
The wines are aged in 800-litre dolia (jars) and 228-litre barrels (2 and 3 year old barrels).
Storage potential
Drink as from : 2024
Best moment : 2029-2031
Until : 2036
To serve
At cellar temperature, in a large Burgundy wine glass. Best decant before serving.
Trial analysis
Nice, light, transparent red colour. Expressive on the nose - a complex array of silky fruit. This Mencía is quite velvety in comparison with other producers. And very elegant.
Well balanced on the palate, with a nice acidity. A perfect expression of the sandy soils of Valtuille.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied