Country: Spain

Adegas Sainas Silente is composed of 95% Mencía, 5% Garnacha Tintorera from a handful of estate vineayrds situatied around Espasantes (Pantón, subzone: Ribeiras do Miño; unofficially: Ribeiras do Cabe). Predominantly from sandy-loamy soils with lots of  granite. Harvested separately on different dates and fermented separately with a percentage of stems varying between 20% and 40%. 85% of the blend was fermented in stainless-steel tanks and 15% in open vats, then aged in stainless-steel tanks (85%) and used French oak barrels until blending. It rested in bottle for at least a year. Only 10,200 bottles were produced. This is an airy and atlantic Mencia. Violet, rose and red fruits on nose and palate. Fresh and juicy this works served at cellar temperature or even chilled.