Aphrodisiaque Almázcara Majara: the wine for young people.

This line of wines was created to introduce younger consumers to quality wine. And so L’Aphrodisiaque was born: a family of young wines inspired by what they believed young people were looking for—experiences rather than specific products.

Technical Sheet

Winery: Estate vineyards, Ponferrada (El Bierzo). Hand-harvested.
D.O.: El Bierzo
Alcohol: 13%
Variety: Mencía and Godello

Tasting note:

Pale orange color with light depth. Intense on the nose, with hints of white flowers. Rich and sweet on the palate, with great freshness. Well balanced, with good acidity.

Serving temperature: 6-8ºC

Winemaking: Made with Mencía and Godello grapes from their vineyard located in Los Barrios, in the Bierzo wine region, an area with characteristics that differ from other parts of the district. As a result, its wines are also distinctive, while still representing part of their terroir. From alluvial soils, the 80- to 120-year-old vines are shaped by a continental Mediterranean climate which, together with an average altitude of 550 meters, gives the wine a pronounced aromatic character.

Pairing: at Made in Spain Gourmet, we recommend it well chilled for appetizers and tapas.

These wines are made with great care to offer color, aroma, and palate appeal capable of delighting and captivating less experienced wine lovers who are eager to share a glass with friends. They are also wines that can win over the most knowledgeable drinkers for specific moments of enjoyment. What drives Almázcara Majara is the pursuit of friendship and unforgettable shared moments, and they could not allow younger generations to miss out. They want to share the secret of happiness; they have never been selfish.

D.O. Bierzo (Designation of Origin)

The Bierzo region is located in the northwest of the province of León, within the Autonomous Community of Castile and León, and covers an area of 2,954.28 kilometers, representing 18% of the provincial surface area. Geographically, it borders the provinces of Ourense, Lugo, and Asturias and serves as a communication hub between Galicia, León, and Asturias. It has a distinctive Mediterranean microclimate, with milder temperatures than neighboring areas, and its low altitude generally prevents late frosts, which is highly favorable for the grape harvest, usually taking place one month earlier than in the rest of Castile and La Rioja.

Extreme temperatures occur in winter and summer, with an average of 12.3ºC, minimum averages of 3.6º in the cold months, and highs of 23.6º in the warmest months.

Rainfall is around 721 mm in an average year. Average annual sunshine is estimated at 2,100 to 2,200 hours throughout the year.

In El Bierzo, vineyards are primarily planted on moist brown earth soils, slightly acidic and therefore free of carbonates, typical of humid climates.

The acidity level ranges from 4 to 8.5; in the valleys, values above 6 predominate.

The key quality factors are found on gently sloping terraces where vineyards lie very close to the rivers, on semi-terraced hillsides, or in steeply sloped vineyards at altitudes between 450 and 1,000 meters.

Grape varieties

El Bierzo is a fertile land where different grape varieties are grown, all adapted to the characteristics of the soils and climate. Wines protected by the Designation of Origin must be made exclusively from the following varieties: Mencía, Garnacha Tintorera, Godello, Doña Blanca, and Palomino.

Mencía

The main red variety of Bierzo, representing 74.5% of the grapes grown in the production area. A low-yielding variety, with early budbreak and early ripening. The cluster is small and medium-compact. The berries are medium-sized, uniform, and blue-black in color. The pulp has no coloration.

Garnacha Tintorera

A red variety representing 2% of the grapes grown in the production area. It is also known as Alicante Bouschet. A low-yielding variety, with early budbreak and medium-early ripening. The cluster is large and medium-compact. The berries are medium-sized, uniform, and blue-black in color. The pulp pigmentation is strong and reddish in color.

Estaladiña

Less than 2 ha planted. Also called Pan y Carne. Early budbreak and veraison, early ripening. It is a medium-yielding variety. The cluster is small, with small blue-black berries. The pulp shows no coloration.

Merenzao

Between 2 and 3 ha planted. Known as María Ordoña or Bastardo. A medium-yielding variety, with medium budbreak and early ripening. The cluster is small, with medium-large blue-black berries; the pulp shows no coloration.

Godello

A white variety adapted to the terrain and slopes of Bierzo. It represents 4% of the grapes grown in the production area. A low-yielding variety, with early budbreak and early ripening. The cluster is small to medium-sized and compact. The berries are small, uniform, and green-yellow in color. Pulp pigmentation is absent or very weak.

Doña Blanca

A white variety. It represents 2.4% of the grapes grown in the production area. It is also known as Valenciana. A medium-yielding variety, with medium-late budbreak and early ripening. The cluster is medium-sized and compact. The berries are medium-sized, uniform, and green-yellow in color. Pulp pigmentation is absent or very weak.

Palomino

A white variety. It represents 17% of the grapes grown in the production area. Also known as Jerez or Listán. A productive variety, with medium budbreak and medium ripening. The cluster is medium-large and medium-compact. The berries are medium-sized, uniform, and green-yellow in color. The pulp is uncolored.

Malvasía

A white variety. It represents 0.1% of the grapes grown in the production area. A low-vigor variety, with early budbreak and early ripening. The cluster is medium-sized and medium-compact. The berries are medium-sized, uniform, and green-yellow in color. The pulp is uncolored.