Lousas Rosende | Envínate
From a single vineyard of 28-60-year-old vines in Rosende, in O Saviñao, the soils here remind them of the northern Rhône with granite crystals flecked through the sand. The wine is full of cherries, berries, wild strawberries and a slightly savoury, umami finish.
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
Ribeira Sacra
Variety / Blend:
Mencia: Field Blend of Merenzao, Brancellao, Caiño Tinto, Garnacha Tintorera, Palomino and others:
Climate:
Atlantic
Soils:
Sandy with crystalline granite
Farming:
Practicing organic
Altitude:
Fermentation:
In open-top stainless steel tanks
Ageing:
12 months in 2,000 litre old foudre and some old 228-litre French oak barrels
