A blend of Mencía and other local grapes from 80 year-old vines at 430 metres elevation, foot-stomped and fermented with whole-clusters in a small open vat. It’s fairly deep in colour with a refined aroma not unlike a great Syrah from the Rhone. Dark, briary fruits with a twist of black pepper. Young, of course, but so pure and fine with the softest kiss of tannins. Amazingly long! 13% alc. Drink now-2029.

Organic farming
Vegan-friendly

Press review:

The Wine Advocate: “They think of 2021 as a "classical" vintage in Ribeira Sacra, and the 2021 Lousas Parcela Camiño Novo, a field blend of 85% Mencía, 12% Alicante Bouschet and the rest a mixture of Brancellao, Merenzao, Grao Negro, etc., shows that classical profile, with good ripeness, 13.2% alcohol, a juicy mouthfeel and nice balance. The soils are gneiss and schist with more clay than other vineyards and therefore the source for rounder wines. It fermented with 100% full clusters and matured in neutral 228- and 500-litre barrels. This is super elegant and nuanced, the most elegant and complete wine today, with energy and light, rose petals and herbs, powerful and elegant in a rare combination, going back to the finest expression of this vineyard. It's expressive, open and complex, head and shoulders above the others today. Drink now-2031.” 98 points

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