Originating from over 45 years old vines located in Cabanelas in Valtuille de Abajo , it has matured in French and American oak for 4 months. The Baltos has an earthy minerality , along with aromas of cherry cola and spicy black fruit . Rich and layered in the mouth is the Baltos with an elegant acidity, lively tannins, aromas of black currants, plums, blackberries and pepper with a nice finish. This is a wine with a more than excellent value for money . The Baltos is a wine that comes into its own (like many Mencia grapes) when served somewhat coolly.

Dominio De Tares is a collective adventure of a number of young winemakers and Bierzo enthusiasts. This area of Spain, located outside the border between Leon and Galicia, is one of the most fascinating places of today. With a healthy obsession on old vines (more than 80 years) from Mencia, their wines are tasty, balanced fruit, minerals and extremely elegant. Undoubtedly one of the most interesting wineries to follow closely. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 480-650 meters. They work according to biological principles and fertilization takes place with sheep manure. wine. Dominio de Tares has since established itself as an international reference point for quality wines from Bierzo.

Recognized in Wine Spectator magazine as one of Spain 's 'Best Buys.'

Wine Spectator Rating 90 points
Ranked 67th in the Wine Spectator Top 100
Number 1 in Perswijn October 2017

The wine has also been assessed by the renowned wine connoisseur and wine writer Hubrecht Duijker.

Source: https://hubrechtduijker.com/actueel-maandmagazine/ (May 2017)

"Dominio de Tares is a bodega in Bierzo (North-West Spain) that scores internationally with its wines. The 30-hectare property is largely planted with the regional mencía, a blue variety that has been thriving in this region for centuries. supreme, deep-red Baltos Mencía 2014 was produced, a harmonious, powerful, yet vital wine in which controlled toasting tones and softly spicy woody aromas offer a beautiful counterpart to juicy fruit of berries and black fruits. grapes came from decades old sticks at an altitude of 400 to 600 meters. "