{"product_id":"casa-aurora-clos-la-nave-mencia-2023","title":"Casa Aurora Clos La Nave Mencia 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mencia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a tiny, ancient parcel in the rugged, high-altitude terrain of Bierzo Alto, this cuvée reflects Germán Blanco’s dedication to rescuing forgotten mountain vineyards. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1 contradictory citation-end-1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe centenarian vines are planted on steep, south-facing terraces rich in decomposed granite, slate, and clay, which naturally yields minute, concentrated clusters.\u003c\/span\u003e Blanco utilizes gentle foot-treading and a spontaneous fermentation with a high proportion of whole bunches in open-top vessels, opting for a short maceration to preserve the grape's delicate alpine freshness. Aged entirely in old, neutral oak barrels to keep the fruit unmasked, this wine stands as a highly focused, authentic portrait of a wild, high-altitude landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it shows a translucent, vibrant ruby-purple color with bright magenta edges. The aromatics are immediately expressive, flashing notes of wild blackberry, crushed violet petals, white pepper, and a subtle hint of damp forest floor. On the palate, the whole-cluster stems provide a fine-grained, \"vertical\" tannic frame that gives the wine exceptional definition and structural poise. Bracing, cool-climate mountain acidity cuts cleanly through the crunchy red and black berry profile, keeping the texture weightless and fluid. The finish is long, savory, and remarkably clean, leaving a lingering, mineral trail of graphite, crushed slate, and wild thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Aurora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49857599242480,"sku":"ASSIGN","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3678\/4368\/files\/Comingsoon.png?v=1768455940","url":"https:\/\/www.lessismorewines.com\/products\/casa-aurora-clos-la-nave-mencia-2023","provider":"LESS IS MORE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}