2023 Envínate "Lousas Viñas de Aldea", Ribeira Sacra, Spain

2023 Envínate "Lousas Viñas de Aldea", Ribeira Sacra, Spain

The 2023 Envínate "Lousas Viñas de Aldea" is a beautifully aromatic and delicate red, offering notes of wild raspberry, red cherry, and crushed violets, layered with hints of slate, herbs, and subtle spice. The palate is light yet structured, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish.

$42.99
$42.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

"Lousas Viñas de Aldea" is a village-level wine sourced from steep, terraced vineyards in Ribeira Sacra, primarily planted to Mencía along with small amounts of indigenous varieties. The slate-rich ("lousas") soils contribute to the wine’s distinctive minerality and finesse. Crafted with whole-cluster fermentation and minimal intervention, this wine captures the purity and elegance of this rugged Atlantic-influenced region.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Envínate is a collective of four winemakers dedicated to producing site-specific, terroir-driven wines across Spain. Their philosophy centers on traditional farming, minimal intervention, and expressing the identity of each vineyard. In Ribeira Sacra, they focus on old vines and historic terraces, crafting wines like "Lousas Viñas de Aldea" that highlight the region’s freshness, minerality, and understated complexity.

Details:

Grape(s) Mencia
Farming Organic