Country: Spain

Adegas Sainas Secular is composed of 85% Mencía and 15% Garnacha Tintorera. It is a single-vineyard wine from Granxa Vella, in Espasantes (Pantón, subzone: Ribeiras do Miño; unofficially: Ribeiras do Cabe). Co-planted vines of 60 years of age with a mix of the original bush-training and updtated trellising. Sandy-loamy soil with a component of granite. Made in open vats of 1,000 litres. Some of the bunches were destemmed, the rest were not and were trodden by foot. Gentle daily punching down, and maceration for 30 days. Aged for 9 months in used French oak barrels of 300 and 400 litres. Minimum of one year in the bottle. Only 2,011 bottles were produced. This is a delicate and well integrated example of Ribeira Sacra Atlantic Mencia. Delicate tannins and enduring freshness while at the same time very appetizing. Floral and with a sensation of lingering vivacity on the palate that is incredibly moreish. A first-class blend of Mencía and Garnacha Tintorera.