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