Bierzo, Spain
The winery is situated in Cacabelos on the road to Villafranca del Bierzo. This location, in the centre of a triangle formed by Cacabelos, Villafranca and Toral de los Vados, allows the best possible access to the production zone of most of the quality grapes produced in Bierzo.
Aiming to make an elegant new wave Bierzo wine, Losada Vinos de Finca boldly sought out old Bierzo vineyards traditionally planted on clay soils, a terroir which had been relatively overlooked by the Bierzo’s new wave.
As a result, Losada was established on the outskirts of the village of Pieros, on the St James pilgrimage route, midway between Cacabelos and Villafranca del Bierzo.
The company also owns vineyard plots mainly planted on clay soils around Valtuille de Arriba, where grapes for Altos de Losada are produced.
Altos de Losada
| SKU | 625871 |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Bierzo |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Mencia |
| Listing | |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In |
Colour
Brilliant ruby.
Aroma
toasted oak, spices, black currant.
Flavour
Powerful palate, concentrated fruit, firm tannins, ripe fruit.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with red meats, salmon, or grilled pork.
More Info
Losada Vinos de Finca was established by Bierzo winemaking veterans in 2004, its beautiful ultra-modern facility located in the heart of Bierzo's finest vineyard area, in the very midst of the old Menca vines.
James Suckling, Jul/2024
2022 -
"Aromas of mussels, blackberries, black cherries and stones. Fine-grained tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate, with ripe, deep flavors and a long, creamy finish." - Zekun Shuai
James Suckling, May/2023
2021 -
"A rich, yet quite fresh and bright mencia showing some sour cherries, stones, grilled herbs and white pepper to the nose. Tight and full-bodied palate, full of crushed fresh blueberries and mulberries. Succulent and mouthwatering. Drink or hold."
James Suckling, Jul/2022
2020 -
"Deep and fresh nose, full of blueberries and blackberries with a splash of white pepper and chalk. Firm and fine tannins give the elegant blueberry fruit a full yet assertive wrap. Quite tactile. Drink now."
James Suckling, Oct/2021
2019 -
"Sweet berry aromas with heather and citrus, following through to a medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh, reserved finish. Tight, focused and beautiful. Drink now."
Decanter, Mar/2023
2019 -
"Intense, spicy and bold aromas of redcurrant and blackberry on the nose. Raspberry, bitter chocolate, jammy dark fruit and plum skin on the palate. Drying with firm tannins."
James Suckling, Feb/2021
2018 -
"Aromas of wild blackberries, violets, lavender, cloves and dried black mushrooms. It’s medium-bodied with silky, velvety tannins and bright acidity. Crushed-stone notes, too. Focused and wonderfully fresh. Drink or hold."
Decanter, Jun/2021
2018 -
"The thick-skinned Mencía grape can produce butch, heavy wines but here it’s showcased in all its floral, red-fruited glory. A light-footed approach draws out the strawberry jam and blueberry characters, which are nicely off-set by toasty oak and a smidge of set honey on the finish. Refreshing and approachable."
James Suckling, Jul/2019
2017 -
"An attractively fresh, juicy and spicy, purple-berry and plum nose with plenty of spicy, fragrant and fresh aromas. The palate has an impressively resolved, silky texture and bright, ripe dark-berry flavors. Drink or hold."
Wine Spectator, Feb/2020
2017 -
"A velvety texture conceals depth and structure in this balanced red. Plum, cocoa, loamy earth and mineral notes mingle over well-integrated tannins. Balsamic acidity keeps this lively. Drink now through 2027. 3,700 cases made, 750 cases imported."
James Suckling, Aug/2018
2016 -
“Impressive ripeness. This has intense raspberries and red plums and a wealth of bold yet smooth and ripe tannins. Good depth. Drink or hold.”
Wine Spectator, Dec/2017
2015 -
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Aug/2017
2015 -
"The 2015 Altos de Losada is pure Mencia from 21 small plots. They aimed at keeping the notes from the elevage in the background, which they achieved nicely by using larger barrels and keeping 20% of the volume without contact with wood. 2015 is a ripe year, but the wine shows no excess of ripeness and comes through as quite balanced and with good freshness. 22,500 bottles."
Wine Spectator, Apr/2017
2014 -
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2017
2014 -
"Smooth cool aromas of cedar, lemon peel and cola accent black-fruit scents on this easygoing Mencia. Reedy blackberry flavors come with notes of herbs and spice, while the finish is mild in acidity and hence soft and friendly. Drink now."
James Suckling, Dec/2016
2014 -
"This red shows some red and black fruit as well as a dominant oak character. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a spicy finish. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, Dec/2014
2011 -
"This big red shows depth and concentration, with more muscle than finesse for now, offering bold flavors of cranberry, red plum, licorice, rose petal and smoke. The tannins are chewy, the acidity quite racy and the fruit fresh. Just needs time to come together. Best from 2015 through 2025."