Origin
DO Ribeira Sacra
Vineyards located in the municipal district of Abeleda, Amandi, Chantada, Manzaneda, Trives, Ferreira de Pantón and Quiroga.
Grape varieties
100% Mencia
Technical data
Alcohol volume: 12,65%
Acidity: 5,3
PH: 3,72
Soils: Schist (Abeleda, Amandi), Granitic sand (Ferreira), sandy clay over Pebbles (Quiroga).
Altitude: From 225m in Chantada to 500m in Amandi and Abeleda.
Age of the vines: 8 to 150 years old.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and crushed, fermentation at 24-29° for 10 days with gentle pumping-over, followed by a maceration for 8 days.
Ageing
Stainless steel tank for 6 months.
Tasting notes
Colour: deep, cherry red
Aroma: Intense, with hints of raspberry, rose, cherry and a violet and green pepper undertone.
Palate: A suave sensation of great balance, freshness and elegance, with hints of mineral taste.
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