2023 Emilio Moro Bestizo
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Bierzo (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2032 |
| Available as of | Oct 24, 2024 |
Description
Bestizo was created in 2024. Bestizo is the bridge that connects stories, bridges distances and is a meeting point. It is the first red wine from Bodegas Emilio Moro from El Bierzo and is actually a logical continuation of the white Godello wines from Emilio Moro from Bierzo (Polvorete, Zarzal and Revelia). The name Bestizo was chosen to make it clear that Emilio Moro is increasingly 'bercianos' (inhabitant of El Bierzo).
The Mencia vineyard comes from the DO: El Bierzo in the town of Villafranca del Bierzo located on a soil of granite, with schist and slate. The Mencia is rightly very much on the rise - It has very 'Burgundian' features with beautiful acids, red fruit, firmness and elegance, but all that at a completely different (read: lower) price.
The Mencia grapes are fermented for 7 days in 25,000L tanks with a maceration of 12 days. It is produced with a submerged cap, without pumping over. It undergoes malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and then matures for 8 months in 2,500-liter oak barrels
The 2023 Emilio Moro Bestizo has the typical cherry red color. The bouquet is fresh and elegant, with a predominance of red and stone fruits: peach and cherry. It has delicate spicy and floral notes. In the mouth it is light and balanced, with a pleasant palate, full of personality, with a mild and very pleasant aftertaste. With a few years the wine will become even more complex.
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Available as of | Oct 24, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y Leon |
| Appellation | Bierzo (Appellation) |
| Winery | Emilio Moro |
| Grape | Mencia |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
Wijnhuis
The family business Emilio Moro has been located in Pesquera del Duero since 1892. This bodega boasts a three-generation tradition and includes vineyards over 90 years old. Due to their long history, they have been able to expand their vineyards very specifically with mostly Tinto Fino. The Finca Resalso and Crianza excel in purity, elegance and complexity. The top cuvées are of rare class; the very old vines of these two 'Pagos' give an extremely low yield resulting in very complex wines with a great depth and temperament.
In 1987 Emilio Moro first launched his own wines under his own label. With about 200 hectares of vineyards and a total annual production of 1.5 million bottles, it is a modern and large company. Thanks to its high quality standards and innovative management, it is also one of the leading wine companies. This applies not only in Spain but money worldwide and this is also confirmed that it has been nominated by Wine Enthusiast as Best Winery of the World. Emilio Moro's focus on Research, Development and Innovation is impressive and the enormous focus on quality is certainly an important factor in the high quality of all wines, but let's not forget that the old Emilio Moro vineyards are located in the most beautiful part of the Ribera del Duero with a completely unique and extremely suitable terroir located at a great height. In 2017, Wine Spectator placed the Emilio Moro in 59th place in the Prestigious Top 100 of the world's best wines.
In 2008, Emilio Moro died at the age of 75. In the same year, the Emilio Moro foundation was established, which is committed to providing poor regions of the world with clean drinking water and improving living conditions. Javier & José Moro are now in charge.
The emilio moro portfolio consists of 5 red wines, all of which are made from the regional variant of the Tempranillo (tinto fino). The special thing is that a very old pure clone is used. The vineyards range from 30-90 years old, but even the younger vineyards are from the lots of this unique clone. Emilio moro does not use the terms Crianza or Reserva and the name of the wine stands for the character of the wine.
