Cubos

The explosive and aromatic red 2018 Cubos del Páramo Cubos is from Prieto Picudo from a different zone of the province of León, not from Bierzo, but sold without appellation of origin. It feels like an infusion of aromatic herbs, even a little minty, with a smoky twist, a little à la Northern Rhône, with a totally showy nose that could even be a bit too much for certain foods. The palate is very gentle, and I'm especially surprised by the soft tannins, something that is not easy with the variety. It fermented with 50% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in French oak barrels of different sizes for six months. 5,000 bottles were filled in June 2019.