2022 | MENCÍA
This single-varietal wine seeks to represent the typicity and distinction of the Mencía variety from the eastern Ribeira Sacra region and the great character of the terroir of a historic vineyard.
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% MENCÍA
Made with grapes from our own vineyards in San Clodio, Ribas de Sil (Lugo)
SOIL: Sandy-loam soils, which provide an ideal balance between drainage and water retention. They have a high capacity to retain essential nutrients and a moderate level of fertility, regulating the vigor of the vine and promoting the production of more concentrated, higher-quality grapes.
CATEGORY: Vintage wine
DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN
CHARACTERISTICS
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 13º C
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 13%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6 g/l in H2T
PH: 3.77
PRODUCTION AND AGEING
An exceptional selection of Mencía grapes from Pazo de La Cuesta’s historic vineyard. Hand harvested, followed by destemming and gravity-flow to the fermentation tanks. Firstly, alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 16-18oC, followed by malolactic fermentation, both in stainless steel tanks. Initially aged on the lees and then aged for 6 months in 300- and 500-litre French and Central European oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Medium-bodied wine, very clean and agile in the glass. Intense violet-red with magenta rims. Fragrant and fruity, with an intense nose of red stone fruits, plums, and preserves. Herbaceous aromas of low scrub, hints of wood, spices, and mineral notes. On the palate, it is fine, easy to drink yet indulgent, with many nuances and a long, refreshing finish.
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