Bierzo is a remote region of northwest Spain located on the border of Galica and Castill y Leon and is considered by many to be the next 'big thing' in Spanish wine. The primary grape is the Mencia grape. Rarely grown anywhere else, Mencia grapes deliver wines of incredible complexity but at a lower alcohol level. This makes them welcome in a world of increasingly muscular and powerful wines. Bodegas Pittacum itself is owned by the Terras Gauda operation and is situated in Argaza in the heart of Bierzo. This excellent rose is made from organically-grown, hand-harvested Mencia grapes and is very limited.

A gorgeous raspberry red in colour. A nose packed with red fruits aromas backed up with floral notes of rose petals and cherry blossom. Medium-bodied on the palate with further flavours of raspberries and strawberries. The finish is lingering and clean. A superb barbecue rose! Otherwise try with a vegetable terrine of peppers, aubergines, zucchini and basil, 'chulletillas' (milk-fed lamb chops) with slivers of pimento, or a ripe Manchego sheep's cheese.