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Label Tilenus

The wines of Tilenus have managed to capture the unique magic of Mencia on so many levels. From aromatics to texture and beyond.

Bodegas Estefania was founded by the Frias family with a commitment to nurturing vineyards mainly of Mencia, and producing wines of exceptional quality and character. Bodegas Estefania owns approximately 40 Ha of old vines, some almost 100 years old, mainly on mineral and arcillous soils in the valleys and alluvial and sediments in the area of Valtuille de Arriba and Pieros.

Situated on terraced slopes, the vines have to be harvested manually because of geographic conditions. Each vine has a limited yield which is often less than 1.2 kg. All conditions are carefully controlled until the time has come for harvesting.

The harvest is collected in small boxes of 10 to 15 Kg. There are approximately 1000 barrels in our barrel room, 80% of them are of French oak and were made by 20 of the most prestigious French artisans, manufacturers of delicate and pale coloured woods, which give our wines their traditional distinguished flavour.

Fast Facts

Location:

  • Located in the Bierzo region, which is on the North-west of the Iberian Peniusula, flanked by the mountains between León, Galicia and Asturias
  • Spectacular countryside beyond the vine
  • Latitude: 42°32’56.71”N
  • Longitude: 6°35’53.66”W
  • Elevation: 550~836 M Climate:
  • A continental climate with Atlantic influences which result in a humidity balance between Atlantic Galicia and dry Castilla
  • Average rainfall: 650mm
  • Average temperature: 23,3⁰
  • Mineral and arcillous soils
  • Main Varieties: Mencía
  • Area under vine: 40 Ha.
  • Consulting Oenologist: Raul Perez

Estate

Location

Tilenus map

Current Releases from this Estate

“Joven” Mencia label

2009 Tilenus “Joven” Mencia

Mencia

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2010
Region:Bierzo,Spain
“Roble” Mencia label

2006 Tilenus “Roble” Mencia

Mencia

Review: Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 90
Release Date:2010
Region:Bierzo, Spain
Crianza Mencia label

2005 Tilenus Crianza Mencia

Mencia

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2010
Region:Bierzo,Spain
Pagos De Posada label

2003 Tilenus Pagos De Posada

Mencia

Review: Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 88
Release Date:2010
Region:Bierzo,Spain
Pieros label

2002 Tilenus Pieros

Mencia

Review: Not yet available
Release Date:2010
Region:Bierzo,Spain
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