Licis 2009 DO Ribeira Sacra

Licis is the name of a single plot where the grapes are grown and harvested to make this elegant red wine.

Origin

DO Ribeira Sacra

Galicia surrounding the village of Sober

Grape Variety

100% mencía, an autochthonous grape variety. The age of the vines is 50 years old.

Technical data

Alcohol content: 12,5%

Soils: Schists

Vinification

10 days with gentle pumping, gentle extraction was achieved by a maceration for 8 days. The wines was aged solely in steel tanks in contact with fine lees for 8 months and bottled in February 2010.

Tasting notes

Licis offers straightforward fruit, raspberry, cherry, violets, lavender and dry roses. This wine is extremely well-balanced and displays fresh and intense aromas with soft tannins.

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Technical sheet Licis 2009