Lousas Viñas de Aldea | Envínate

Aldea means “village” in Gallego; thus, this is the Lousas range's “village wine”. A blend of Mencía and local grapes from different south-facing vineyards, where vines average 60 years of age. Altitude here varies between 400-600m, and like other Lousas wines, the grapes are foot-stomped and fermented with 40% whole-clusters in a small open vat.  Like the fellow wines in the range, it is marked by extreme purity, lifted aromatics and delicious savouriness. It’s a shame there’s little of it, but that makes it all the more special.