Our WINES
2022 MENCíA
Native to the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, mencía is known for its thick skins and dark fruit and floral characteristics. When planted in hillside regions with poor soils the vines thrive to produce beautifully structured, age-worthy aromatic red wines.
TASTING NOTES
Vibrant, deep rhodolite garnet with violet reflections, the 2022 Mencía opens slowly in the glass, unveiling delicate aromas of red mulberry and huckleberry intertwined with hints of violet and baking spice. This vein of spice carries through into the palate, merging seamlessly with juicy dark fruits and a whisper of slate-driven minerality that weaves throughout the midpalate. Silky fine-grained tannins are balanced by vibrant acidity, lending an elegant tension through to a persistent, refreshing finish.
WINEMAKING
REGION
D.O. Ribeira Sacra
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
93% Mencía, 7% Garnacha Tintorera
HARVEST
September 22 - October 7
AGING
Fermented using native yeasts and aged 16 months in French oak barrels (225L), 35% new
BOTTLED
Unfined, April 1, 2025
96 points
“Dried lavender comes alive on the palate, inciting an austere, dry mouthfeel softened by plum and black cherry. White pepper offers a spark, while the juicy nature of this blend of 93% Mencia and 7% Garnacha Tintorera is hypnotizing. Cured, salted meats and a wash of spiced red tea and cocoa add verve to an already complex red.”
– Tasting Panel Magazine