Bodegas Estefanía, Tilenus Envejecido en Roble, Bierzo, Spain 2018

“Intense ruby red color, crushed violets, and lavender give way to vibrant and abundant red fruit aromas. On the palate, the wine offers fine tannins and vibrant acidity with a long, lingering finish.”

Bodegas Estefanía was established in 1999 when the Frias family decided to recover an old creamery located in the village of Dehesas, in Ponferrada – Castilla y León. The name of its main line, Tilenus, was taken from the Celtic god “Teleno,” the equivalent to the Roman god Mars. The reason for naming the wine Tilenus was to pay tribute to the golden era of Romans in Bierzo, which began to exploit the rich gold mines of the Médulas.  This era is etched on the wine labels with a Roman coin that was found in one of the vineyards. All this has led to a winery that produces exclusive wines in a traditional way, very carefully selecting each grape.

Affectionately known as the “Wine Wizard,”  winemaker Raúl Pérez was awarded by the Bettaane + Desseauve Wine Guide as “the best winemaker in the world.”  Indeed, the wines of Estefanía show they may be right.