Uva Carrasquin 100%. — 5 years ago
Old vineyards. Carrasquín grapes. Asturias, Spain. Cherry ruby. Ripe red fruit, mineral, cacao, smoked herbs. Balanced, tasty. — 8 years ago
Minibar pairing- had the 2012 — 10 years ago
Mid body and quite acidic. Crisp red fruit with a hint of wood. A great surprise! — 2 years ago
2015:Very Burgundian. Gentle tannins, earthy, fruit but savory. A mouth’s pleasure.
Light on its feet at 12.5%
Pinot Noir by way of Galicia. — 4 years ago
Developing a taste for Albarín, an indigenous variety from Leon, Asturias and Galicia, where it is also known as Branco Lexítimo. From 60+ years old vines on slate, limestone and clay soils in Cangas de Narcea (Asturias). Aged in used 500 liter French oak barrels for 6 months. Notes of citrus. Very fresh, zippy acidity — 3 years ago
A Cangas blend of Carrasquín and Verdejo Negro from old vines on steep slate slopes. Stashed in new and 2nd use French oak for under a year, for a total of 2000 bottles. This is like a cool climate Priorat - dark fruit and slate, firm acid, light tannins and only 13.5%!
Still very young at 3 years, but cellaring will only improve it. — 8 years ago
100 Montañas 2013 Albarín blanco, bodega Vida, DOC Cangas — 9 years ago
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2020 | from old vines, some 100 yers. Barrelaging on chestnut wood. Great balance and potential. — a year ago