Variety: Mencía, Palomino, and Doña Blanca

Diego Losada came along and redefined what wine could be in an appellation that was known for quantity over quality. Having an interest in organic chemistry, he studied this in university with an application to winemaking. The realization occurred that a more philosophical approach to natural winegrowing would further benefit his aesthetic. Thus began “La Senda,” meaning the path or “the way” in Spanish, an ode to his mental winemaking journey. In Bierzo where Diego sources his vines is an important stop for those who traverse the Camino de Santiago, reiterating the concept of this path. He uses older, low yielding vineyards, mostly Mencia, encourages biodiversity among them, and prefers low intervention.

Vindemiatrix is an introduction to the rest of Diego Losada’s talent. Sourced from seven old vine parcels in Bierzo. It is mostly Mencia co-fermented with Palomino and Doña Blanca, both of which are white varieties. This is a true representation of Bierzo wine—light and engaging, and fruit forward with mineral intensity.