2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Alicante Bouschet (Garnacha Tintorera)
Region Ribeira Sacra
Soil Granitic sand
Elevation 500.0 meters
Harvest Dates 6 Sep 2017
Vine Age 26–80 years
Fermentation Vessels Used 225 L French-oak barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 4 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Fruit came from the Val de Rodrigo vineyard in the Bibei Valley and was harvested separately from the other varieties. Farming was described as practicing organic, with en vaso pruning. After hand harvesting, the wine received four days of skin maceration and wild-yeast fermentation in a used 225 L French-oak barrel, followed by 12 months in the same barrel. It was bottled without fining or filtration and with minimal SO2. Production was 46 six-bottle cases.
Tasting Notes Bright, spicy and mineral-driven, with a deep core of dark fruit