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Finca Cuarta by Ruben Maure Ribeira Sacra 2016
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, SpainThis is the highest expression of the “Heroic Viticulture” in Spain. Carefully harvested by hand on steep vineyard terraces, typical of this appellation, this is 50-year-old vines and was aged in French and American oak barrels for at least three months. This is entirely mencia, a grape you rarely encounter outside the Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra, or Valdeorras appellations. It was once thought to be a rogue cabernet franc clone, (it’s not), although there are similarities: savoury fruit and rich, dense, soft tannins. Finca Cuarta is on the deeper, richer spectrum with earthy, firm, dense tannins, cardamom spice and wild red fruits. Finca Cuarta is the name of the vineyard, located in the heart of the Ribeira Sacra. Viticulture here goes back to Roman times, but was expanded and refined by the monks during the Middle Ages. The many monasteries gave the ‘Sacred Shore’ its name. Good value.Tasted: 19 January 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $17.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Grape: Mencia (Jaen)CSPC: 30000UPC: 8427381000177
