Matilda Nieves Ribiera Sacra Mencia 2020, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
Cherry red wine with violet intensity of bright intensity. A beautifully balanced MencĂa with raspberries and blackberries with light notes of licorice. Round and complex with soft touches of tannin providing a persistent finish. This blend is made up of 8% Garnacha, 85% Mencia, and 7% Souson. All grapes are hand-picked, macerated and fermented with native yeasts, in contact with the skin of the grape for 15-20 days in stainless steel tanks. Stabilized and bottled, thus obtaining a wine rich in aromas and complexity.
Ribeira Sacra is a trending region and gaining in popularity due to its recent accolades and supply shortages in other regions. Itâs an ancient wine region with visually stunning, terraced vineyards carved into the steep slopes rising from its rivers. Round and complex, this is a delicious wine with the ratings to prove it.
Matilda Nieves MencĂa is crafted by the prestigious Bodegas Rectoral de Amandi winery. Commissioned by the famous local artist Pablo Guerreo, “We try to transmit the magic and elegant spirit of MencĂa from the Ribeira Sacra. The mystery of a territory where the forest is a constant presence.”Â
The label features a wood fairy on her swing, surrounded by the idyllic forests of the Ribeira Sacra, she leaves behind a tail of flavors evoking the unmistakable nuances of MencĂa. The wine is named after one of the founderâs granddaughters, Manolo Arnoya, and made at the Rectoral de Amandi winery.
PAIRING: Grilled meats, mushrooms, hard aged cheeses, roasted vegetables.Â
NOTEABLE RATINGS: 97 points Decanter, 91 points Wine Spirits.
