COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Mencia, Caiño, Sousón, Meranzao, Brancellao, Garnacha, Mouratón, Negreda
PRODUCER
Bodegas Guimaro
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Guimaro Mencia is a red wine from the D.O. Ribeira Sacra in Galicia, Spain. Produced by Bodegas Guimaro, it is primarily crafted from the Mencia grape, complemented by a blend of other local red varieties such as Caiño, Sousón, Merenzao, Brancellao, Garnacha, Mouratón, and Negreda. The winery embodies the 'colleteiro' tradition, with winemaker Pedro Rodríguez focusing on expressing the unique terroir of Ribeira Sacra through minimal intervention. The region's dramatic, terraced vineyards, known as 'heroic viticulture,' contribute to the distinct character of the wines.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ribeira Sacra's vineyards are so steep, they are often called 'heroic viticulture'.
Fact 02
The name 'Guimaro' means 'rebel' in the local Galician dialect.
Fact 03
The region's winemaking history dates back to Roman times.
Fact 04
This wine uses a blend of up to eight indigenous Galician grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Guimaro Mencia is produced using grapes from vines averaging 35-40 years old, grown on steep, terraced slopes. The grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, often utilizing indigenous yeasts and sometimes employing whole-cluster fermentation. A brief cold maceration is part of the process. The wine is then aged for 6-8 months on its lees in stainless steel tanks, a technique that helps maintain freshness and primary fruit characteristics.
