Munskänkarna, a Swedish wine lovers’ association with almost 30,000 members, have just announced their choice as “Wine Region of the Year”. It is Bierzo. It is a way of highlighting a district that they think is particularly deserving of attention.
Bierzo is a wine district in northwestern Spain, with a mild climate influenced by the Atlantic. It is known for its steep, high-altitude vineyards with slate and quartz soils. Two native grapes are mainly grown: the red mencía, which is the main grape that produces intense, aromatic red wines with high acidity, floral notes (violet) and good structure. The white godello produces quite full-bodied white wines with aromas of citrus and stone fruit, often with great complexity and good fresh fruit.
Bierzo’s terroir combined with an abundance of old vines produces wines that are praised for their freshness and elegance, making it one of Spain’s most dynamic regions. Systembolaget actually stocks around sixty wines from here.
By some strange coincidences (which we can tell you more about another time, when we meet), we at BKWine have very good relations and contacts with Bierzo and are therefore better placed than perhaps anyone else to make a special and memorable wine tour there.
But at the same time, Bierzo is a bit remote. The nearest major city is Léon or Santiago de Compostela. The easiest way to get there is probably to fly to Madrid and then take the train. A simple thing, really. That’s why we’re a bit hesitant to organize a trip there next fall. Would it interest enough people? All our tours are handcrafted and tailor-made, so it’s quite a lot of work. So, therefore a question:
Would you interested in coming to Bierzo? Maybe in the fall of 2026? If the answer is “maybe” (or “yes!”), get in touch with us now, so we can see if there is enough interest! If so, send us an email.
