Via XVIII Mencia 2022
DO Valdeorras, Spain
Mencía (60%), Albanello (3%), Garnacha Tintorera (25%), Mouratón (7%) · 2022 · 13% abv
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Production
Hand-harvested in 15 kg boxes with rigorous selection, grapes are processed same day. Spontaneous yeast fermentation at controlled temperatures is followed by extended cold maceration using both whole clusters and destemmed fruit. Pressed and racked to 400–500 L French oak, the wine aged 11 months without bâtonnage, integrating gentle oak nuances while preserving fruit brightness.
Vineyard
Sourced from multiple parcels across Valdeorras at 400–550 m altitude, the blend of 60% Mencía, 25% Garnacha Tintorera, 7% Mouratón and 3% Albarello thrives on mixed soils of clay with black and red slate, sandy pockets, gneiss and alluvial deposits. East-west exposures and the region’s marked diurnal range preserve freshness and varietal clarity
Pairing
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Ecological Credentials
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