2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Mencía, Albarello and Merenzao
Region Ribeira Sacra
Soil Clay-limestone soils
Oak Types Oak; type not specified
Barrel Size 225
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Volume 300 bottles
Bottles300
Production Details Single-parcel wine from the very low-yielding Finca Lobeiras vineyard in Barantes, high in the Sil canyon. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mainly Mencía, with some Albarello and Merenzao
Region Ribeira Sacra
Soil Clay-limestone soils
Vine Age 15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation; used 225-L barrels for malolactic fermentation
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 225
Production Volume
Magnums14
Production Details Finca Lobeiras vineyard beside the Sil River, farmed with ground cover under lutte raisonnée and undergoing organic conversion. Grapes were hand harvested into 15-kg cases and vinified as 100% whole bunches with indigenous yeasts; alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel and malolactic fermentation in used 225-L barrels.
Tasting Notes Rose, violet and passion-fruit aromas; full and fleshy palate with numerous fine tannins, freshness, savoury character and a very long finish
Food Pairing Pigeon with blood sauce; slow-cooked lamb shank; beef tagine with prunes
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