THE ARROTOS OF THE PENDÓN 2019

Product Sheet – Los Arrotos del Pendón 2019

Los Arrotos del Pendón 2019 is a wine born from the whisper of the high plain, from an austere landscape where the wind carves stone and the vineyard resists, serene and wise. It is the pure and delicate expression of Prieto Picudo, a unique, ancestral grape variety deeply rooted in the memory of Tierra de León.

It comes from old vineyards planted at high altitude, on poor, stony, and pebble-strewn soils, where the roots seek the most intimate essence of the earth. Cultivation is sustainable, and harvesting is done manually with precise selection. Fermentation is spontaneous, with native yeasts and minimal intervention. Afterwards, the wine rests for 12 months in used French oak barrels, refining its character, texture, and elegance without losing the vibrant freshness of the variety.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2019

Grape varieties: 100% Prieto Picudo

Wine type: Aged Red

Winery: Vinos La Senda – Diego Losada

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla y León

Subregion: D.O. León

Vineyard: Old plots at high altitude, on stony and pebble-strewn soils, sustainable cultivation and minimal intervention

Format: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13% vol.

Aging: 12 months in used French oak barrels

Serving temperature: 14–16 ºC

Tasting Notes

Bright cherry red color with violet hues, medium intensity, and crystalline reflections. On the nose, it is fragrant, elegant, and subtle, with aromas of fresh red fruit—wild strawberry, cherry, currant—, blue flowers, wild herbs, spicy, balsamic notes, and a mineral background that evokes stone and damp earth. On the palate, it is agile, fresh, and silky, with fine tannins, an enveloping texture, and a long, clean, and vibrant finish, where fruit, minerality, and elegance intertwine.

Pairing

Perfect to accompany small game dishes, artisanal cured meats, mountain rice dishes, roasted white meats, light stews, and medium-aged cheeses. Its fresh, sharp, and profoundly gastronomic profile makes it a versatile companion for any table that celebrates the beauty of authenticity.

Los Arrotos del Pendón 2019 is the voice of Tierra de León: a wine that breathes wind, stone, and memory. A glass that honors tradition, nature, and the patient work of those who understand wine as an act of love for the landscape.