Bestué El Mielero

Bestué El Mielero is a 10% ABV semi-sweet white wine made by Bodegas Otto Bestué in Somontano DO, in Spain's Aragon region. The blend is 70% Garnacha Blanca, 20% Riesling and 10% Gewürztraminer. It takes its name from the El Mielero vineyard, where bees produce honey among the flowers and vines; today this vineyard supplies the wine's Riesling.

How is it made?

The grapes are left in the press at low temperature for 9–10 hours to draw out their aromas. Midway through fermentation, the must is rapidly chilled and filtered to halt fermentation. This leaves roughly 44 grams of natural sugar per litre in the wine, with no additions.

What does El Mielero taste like?

The nose combines ripe pear and white-fruit-salad aromas with light floral touches that lend freshness. The palate is full and voluminous; the sweetness is balanced by lively acidity. Riesling's freshness and Garnacha Blanca's body build this balance.

How should it be served, and what food does it pair with?

The producer recommends serving at 6–8°C; suitable for drinking by the glass and as an aperitif. It also forms a balanced match with fruity desserts, fresh cheeses and lightly spiced dishes. Somontano is a wine region on the southern foothills of the Pyrenees, in the province of Huesca.