Ribeira Sacra is
one of Spain's most spectacularly
beautiful vineyard areas. Its vines
are planted in the steep valleys and
sheer cliffs that wind through
Galicia's lush green countryside.
Winemaking here remains
extraordinarily artisanal, a
reflection of the tiny landholding
scale and farmhouse bodegas as well
as traditional, virtually organic
growing methods. Since yields are
very low, these wines are
sought-after and not easy to find on
the export market.
Rectoral De Amandi
The flagship winery of this tiny wine-producing region is located in an old
former parish in the Amandi region. The grapes come from 20 hectares surrounding
the parish, and the high altitudes and continental influences create ideal
conditions for the native Mencía grape.
Rectoral de Amandi
2008
Varietal: 100% Mencía
Winery: Bodegas Rectoral
de Amandi
DO: Ribeira Sacra
TASTING NOTES
Color: Medium cherry
with a violet rim
Nose: Bright, ripe red
fruit, aromas of violet
and rose
Palate: Flavors of sweet
spice and black fruit
combine with silky
tannins and Mencía’s
signature earthiness
*Silver Medals:
Challenge International
du Vin de Bordeaux 2007,
Concours Mondial de
Bruxelles 2006
