Unoaked Mencia that's juicy and fruity with a lot of complexity. Violets on the nose, with a bit of tart candied cranberry. Raspberry and blueberries on the palate, with an underpinning of dark Galician slate, and a bright peppery finish – very typical for the grape variety. From 40 year old Mencia vines farmed organically. Cultivated since Roman times, Ribeira Sacra’s steep terraced vineyards are some of the most picturesque and treacherous to work in the world of wine – think of the Douro, Cote Rotie, or the Mosel. Like those most dramatic terruños, winegrowing here is not for the faint of heart; it takes spirited determination, eternal optimism, a sense of tradition, and a willingness to collaborate. Pedro Rodríguez of Adegas Guímaro embodies all these qualities.
