Adega Cachin 'Peza do Rei' Mencia 2019

Adega Pedralonga

Fermentation

Stainless steel fermentation; no oak; spontaneous/low intervention implied

Variety

Primarily Mencía (est. 90–100%), with small % of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Merenzao, Sousón depending on source

Farming

Estate vineyard; hand-harvested; describes organic principles/natural

Aging

Aged in stainless steel; no oak; bottle-aged (likely 2+ months)

Soil

Slate and schist terraces on steep slopes

Age of Vines

Location

Peza do Rei vineyard on Sil/Edo River in Ribeira Sacra

Region

Galicia

Subregion/City

Peza do Rei vineyard on Sil/Edo River in Ribeira Sacra

Appellation

D.O. Ribeira Sacra

Producer

Adega Pedralonga

Producer's Website

Country

Spain

Light-bodied, sappy, mineral-driven red with crunchy red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant, cranberry), refreshing acidity