Pittacum | Petit Tinto

The younger, lighter expression of Pittacum's Mencia in Bierzo, made with a shorter 3-month oak ageing and a brighter, fruit-forward style, for everyday drinking rather than the long-term structure of the Aurea or Bierzo Tinto.

Tasting Notes
Bright ruby. Elegant aromas of red fruit, cherry, and a gentle floral note. Juicy and fresh on the palate with a clean, fruit-driven finish. Light but not insubstantial — Mencia at its most immediately approachable.

Quick Facts

• Grape: 100% Mencia
• Origin: Spain, Bierzo DO (El Bierzo, Leon)
• Style: Dry organic red, 3 months in barrel
• Winemaking: Manual harvest, destemmed, 15 days stainless steel fermentation at 25°C, 3 months in barrel, malolactic, coarsely filtered, vegan-friendly fining

Food Pairing
Lamb roasts, beef stews, grilled meats, and hearty vegetable dishes. A willing everyday red.

Serving
Serve at 14-16°C.

About the Producer
Pittacum is one of the founding estates of the modern Bierzo wine movement, working with old vine Mencia on the region's distinctive slate and schist soils to produce wines of real terroir character. The estate has been instrumental in establishing Bierzo's reputation as one of Spain's most exciting emerging wine regions.

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