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See recent press for Adega Algueira "Riboyra Sacrata" is an ancient term which appears by the first time at the Montederramo Monastery Foundation Minutes and make reference to the plentiful presence or monasteries and hermitages which from the V century started to populate the valleys of the rivers Miño and Sil, at the territory of the nowadays provinces of Lugo and Ourense. Ribeira Sacra unusual nature conditions created an environment of extraordinary attractive and unaccustomed beauty. |
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| 100% Mencia. From low yield family vineyards located along the river Sil in the central part of Ribeira Sacra. The vineyards lie in their own microclimate created between the sloped hillsides and the river. The utmost care is given to the grapes from Spring through harvest ultimately resulting in low yields. 11 months in French oak. Aromas of currants and raspberries, followed with hints of balsamic. Nice round acidity and ample tannins with a body of more dark berry fruit and a finish of soft tannins and light notes of vanilla. This wine is a perfect accompaniment to meat dishes. 90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "From an obscure D.O. located in Galicia, the 2005 Algueira is 100% estate grown Mencia aged for 11 months in French oak. Medium to dark ruby-colored, it offers Pinot Noir-like aromatics with plenty of spicy red fruits and a touch of oak. This leads to an elegant wine with incipient complexity, a silky texture, sweet red berry flavors, and good length. The wine should evolve with 1-2 years of additional bottle age but can be enjoyed now and over the next 6 years." (Feb. 2008, Jay Miller) |
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