2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 80% Palomino; remainder Doña Blanca, Colgadeira and Godello
Drinking Window 2024-2027
Classification Without geographical indication
Region Ribeira Sacra
Soil Granitic sandy-loam soil
Sites Centenarian-vine parcels scattered around Val do Bibei, mostly in and around Manzaneda
Maceration 23 days
Barrel Size 500
Sulfites 15.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Centenarian vines grow at 500–750 m in the area's highest sites. Grapes were destemmed and macerated during fermentation, then matured for 12 months in old 500 L chestnut barrels. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration and with a small sulfur addition. The importer describes 2020 as predominantly warm and dry, becoming cooler but remaining dry at summer's end; yields were lower, while surviving fruit was high quality. Lavinia recommends serving at 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Ripe fruit, mineral notes, savory and intense palate, freshness, bright acidity and a saline finish
Food Pairing Legume-based stews, seafood and fish
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Palomino, Doña Blanca, Colgadeira and Godello
Classification VdT Ribeira Sacra
Region Ribeira Sacra
Soil Granite with sandy-loam texture
Orientation Amandi Young Vines Are South-Facing; Val Do Bibei Old Vines Are North- And Northeast-Facing
Harvest Dates Late September
Sites Several parcels in the Amandi and Val do Bibei subzones
Fermentation Vessels Used chestnut barrels and amphorae
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Vines were 26–80 years old, planted at 500–750 m, trained en vaso and farmed organically. Production was 255 cases. Hand-picked fruit was destemmed, fermented after five days of skin contact, and matured for 11 months in the same used chestnut barrels and amphorae.
Tasting Notes Bright orchard fruit, savory minerality and refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Grilled fish, poultry and paella
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