Grapes are sourced from different terroirs throughout the Galician town of Doade; but the name of the town is protected by the Ribeira Sacra DO, so “Doad” was born. Fresh berries, cherries and strawberries provide the backbone, but there are some detailed herbal notes- think tarragon and wild thyme and a graphite, mineral finish. It’s made in very small quantities.
Galicia
Ribeira Sacra
Mencia: Field Blend of Merenzao, Brancellao, Caiño Tinto, Garnacha Tintorera, Palomino and others:
Atlantic
Soils range from Schist in the lower altitude sections to more gneiss-influenced areas and sections with bright blue quartz and clay.
Practicing organic
In open-top stainless steel tanks
12 months in 500, 350 and 228 litre old oak barrels