Variety: 60% Mencía, 25% Sousón, 15% Caiño
Winery: Adega Algueira
Region: Ribeira Sacra
Tasting
Cherry red and medium layer, very clean and bright wine. On the nose, once the reductive notes typical of the variety disappear, there is an explosion of red fruit (raspberry, cherry) and blackberries, which together with the combined lactic notes remind us of trinkets (strawberry lollipops).
Very present mineral notes (graphite).
The attack on the palate is fresh, but as it runs through the mouth, we find an enveloping, warm wine that reflects the excellent relationship between acidity and glycerin.
Production
Produced from indigenous Ribeira Sacra varieties, with Mencía providing the core of the blend and Sousón and Caiño contributing additional aromatic complexity, acidity, color, and tannic structure. Fruit is selectively harvested to preserve freshness and varietal definition.
Details
Soils: Schist slates and granites
Orientation: South
Climate: Mediterranean microclimate with Atlantic influence
Elaboration
Destemmed and pressed grape, with fermentation posterior in stainless steel tanks.