2021 Ronsel do Sil Vel'uveya Tinto, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
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- 85% Mencia, 10% Garnacha, 5% Negreda
- Maria José Yravedra is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles, making around 45,000 bottles a year from their 10 hectare estate.
- Her philosophy is based on what she calls ‘heroic’ viticulture: composting each year with gorse (the last harvest’s prunings and remains), sheep graze the vineyards keeping excess plants at bay; absolutely minimal approach in the cellar; all old wood and concrete use for aging; very little sulfur additions
- Grapes for this wine come from a range of altitudes, are hand harvested and brought into the cellar for a cold (pre-fermentation) soaking, before entering into large 5,000-liter oak foudres for natural fermentation, and 8 months of aging
- Vibrant nose of red fruits, spice, and hints of licorice, a soft and supple palate of plums, cherries, light herbs, and pepper. This northwestern Spanish red is perfect drinking wine for many foods, as the fresh acidity and soft yet bright fruit is very complimentary at the table