The Denomination
of Origin of the Bierzo wines was granted in 1989 by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Fishery and Food, wines whose quality was fully acknowledged.
The production of protected wines is exclusively carried out with
AUTHORISED VARIETALS. As the most important, the following stand out:
amongst the reds, the MENCIA and amongst the whites, DOÑA BLANCA
AND GODELLO.
The MENCIA varietal is the most important in this Denomination of
Origin. It is adapted to warm and somewhat dry areas. Produces excellent
red and rosé wines, with a diversity of primary aromas, producing
smooth and velvety high quality wines.