Dominio do BibeiLalama Ribeira Sacra 2020

Product code: 15860
£22.80 inc VAT
£136.80 / case of 6
Spain
Red Wine from
Galicia, Spain
Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Galicia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribeira Sacra
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Dominio do Bibei
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Mencia
Grape: 85% Mencia, 15% Other varieties
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Country
Country: Spain
Region
Region: Galicia
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Ribeira Sacra
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Dominio do Bibei
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Mencia
Grape: 85% Mencia, 15% Other varieties

Product Notes

Dominio do Bibei Lalama Ribeira Sacra is a profound Spanish red wine that hails from the thrving region of Galicia. Crafted primarily from Mencia grapes, this wine is a sublime blend of elegance and intensity. It features a rich palate, imbued with dark fruit flavours alongside spicy notes of liquorice and peppercorn. The wine is beautifully textured, bearing a harmonious balance of vivacious acidity and supple tannins that extend into a lingering finish. With its unique minerality and unusual freshness, each bottle encapsulates the distinct terroir and offers a vivid expression of Ribeira Sacra's winemaking tradition.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant, spicy and purple with herbaceous notes and a juicy, palate marked by granitic soil and piquantly spiced. The red fruit takes the upper hand on the strikingly energetic finish. Flavours of highly perfumed fruit and an incredible bouquet of herbs and balsams.

About the Winery

Dominio do Bibei

Dominio do Bibei is an enchanting winery, nestled away in the breathtakingly beautiful Ribeira Sacra region of Northwest Spain. Recognised for their commitment to preserving the area's wine-making traditions, the winery consistently produces wines that are a true testament to the unique qualities of the region.

At the heart of Dominio do Bibei's operations are old vineyards, steeped in history and brimming with character. The winery wholly believes in minimalist intervention viticulture and is steadfast in its decision to hold onto traditional winemaking methods in order to make the best use of the uniqueness of the varietals they contain.

The picturesque setting of the vineyard, perched elegantly on slopes that are sometimes as steep as 60%, forces the winery to carry out most of their work using manual techniques. This ecstasy of effort, combined with the winery’s dedication to producing wines of the highest calibre ensures every bottle from Dominio do Bibei tells a vibrant, rich, and interesting story of the Ribeira Sacra region.

The winery has garnered a well-deserved reputation for its laudable varietals, particularly Grenache and Mourvedre. Attention to detail is evident from the harvesting process where sorting and de-stemming are done by hand, accentuating the quality of the grapes.

Simply put, Dominio do Bibei excels in producing red and white wines that captivate the senses and whisk one away on a journey through Northwest spain; capturing the heart and soul of Ribeira Sacra with every sip. The refreshing, delicacy of the wines mirrors the scenery that hosts the vineyards, they are intense and subtly complex, reflecting a deep respect for tradition in their minimalistic, timed-honoured techniques.

In the world of winemaking, Dominio do Bibei holds its regal head high, offering a perfect blend of traditional approach, area heritage, and unrivalled passion for wine. It has left an indelible mark on the wine lover’s map and continue, to produce wines that exemplify the rich wine heritage of the region.

http://www.dominiodobibei.com

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