Adega Cachin 'Peza do Rei' Mencia 2019

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

Producer

Adega Pedralonga

Region

Galicia

Appellation

D.O. Ribeira Sacra

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