Created with the aim of becoming a focal point, Bestizo is a wine that reflects our passion for the land and the drive of the fourth generation of our family towards new horizons.
Bestizo was born in 2024 with the aim of becoming a focal point for those who want to enjoy a wine while sharing unique moments. A wine born from the knowledge acquired from our long experience making red wines in Ribera Del Duero and from our deep respect for El Bierzo, Bestizo is the first red wine of Bodegas Emilio Moro El Bierzo and highlights the Mencía grape as a symbol of our evolution and makes it clear that more and more we are becoming Bercianos.
Bestizo originates from our vineyards in Villafranca del Bierzo, where the temperature and altitude play a fundamental role in the quality of the wine. The north-west orientation and the hillside location are particularly beneficial in a high rainfall area such as this, as they allow for optimal natural drainage, avoiding the accumulation of water in the lower areas and ensuring a more controlled water supply. These conditions create the ideal balance for Bestizo to express all the fresh and fruity character of the Mencía grape.
Bestizo is made from Mencía grapes. Fermented for 7 days in 25,000L tanks with a 12-day maceration. It is produced with a submerged cap, with no pumping-over. It undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and is subsequently aged for 8 months in 2,500 L foudre until it is bottled.
Cherry red in colour, the bouquet is fresh and elegant, with a predominance of red and stone fruit: peach and cherry. It also has delicate spicy and floral notes. On the palate it is light and balanced, with a pleasant passage full of personality, with a medium and very pleasant aftertaste.
Visual
Cherry red
Scent
Red and stone fruit
Taste
Light and balanced
Bodegas Emilio Moro is renowned for the quality of its wines and its commitment to producing wines of the highest quality in the Ribera del Duero and El Bierzo regions.
Variety
Mencía
Vintage
2023
Production
Fudres 2500 L
D.O. Bierzo
Ponferrada
The year was marked by an unusual rainfall pattern. 2023 began with a spring of mild temperatures and a rainy June, which encouraged good vine growth and ample water reserves in the soil for the summer, which was dry and somewhat hot. The grapes reached the ripening period with a good balance between alcohol potential and ripeness. They were harvested in good weather, which ensured their excellent health.
