Wine:

Pure mencia with very fine fruit, the 2020 Red Ribeira Sacra Mencia is a real treat! It gives off an abundance of fruit reminiscent of black cherry, in a fresh, finely peppered, elegant, juicy and racy frame. Proof if it were needed that Spain is a land of great wines. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vines aged 35-40 years on a slate soil with numerous veins of iron, quartz and mica at 300-500 meters altitude. Cold maceration between 5 and 6 days, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, pressing, decanting after malolactic fermentation and maturation with the yeasts between 4 and 8 months without stirring. Light fining and filtration before bottling.

Color:

Red of beautiful intensity with some garnet reflections.

Nose:

Aromas of fresh and juicy fruits such as black cherries, a slight peppery touch and a fresh finish.

Palate:

Elegant, juicy and velvety, this wine is an absolute treat!

Temperature:

To be served between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Artisanal Iberian cold cuts, veal carpaccio, caramelized ribs, porcini risotto, cheeses, Manchego.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2025

One of Spain’s rising stars, Guimaro crafts extremely precise and beloved wines. Hailing from a tiny area in the northwest of the Peninsula, the estate works its local grape varieties by hand, through organic farming, and at a high altitude, on granite, schist, and sand soils.