REGION
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
VARIETAL
85% Mencía, 10% Garnacha & 5% Negreda
TASTING NOTES
Ronsel do Sil is situated in one of the world’s most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales.
The 'Vel’uveyra' comes from the estate’s steep terraced vines that differ in age and are picked at a range of altitudes. A blend of predominantly Mencia, along with some Garnacha and the local Negreda, this expressive red has a vibrant nose of red fruits, spice, and hints of licorice. The palate is soft and supple leading with flavors of plums, cherries, light herbs and pepper. This northwestern Spanish red is a perfect drinking wine for many foods, as the fresh acidity and soft yet bright fruit is very complementary at the table. -Winemaker's Notes
(Biodynamic)