2021 Veronica Ortega 'Cobrana', Bierzo, Spain Stranahan's the semi-crazed expression on the

the semi-crazed expression on the scotty-boy

Up through 2018

20 months in large format foudre

then aged in neutral French oak for 8 months

This is a generous terroir resulting in a round

2021 Veronica Ortega 'Cobrana', Bierzo, Spain Stranahan's the semi-crazed expression on the75% Menca with the remaining 15% local grapes (Palomino Fino, Godello, Doa Blanca with Alicante Bouschet and Estaladia), as commonly done in this region. Some of the vines are upwards of 90+ years old. All are farmed organically and harvested by hand. Whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended skin contact in large open 5,000L wood tanks (a local, old style for this region). Malo and aging are done for 12 months in 1,500L clay