2021 Lalama Ribeira Sacra
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The very approachable young red 2021 Lalama has notes of wild berries, flowers and herbs that talk about the Mencía grape (it has 15% other varieties) and the dramatic conditions of the Ribeira Sacra vineyards, with a honeyed twist. It's medium-bodied, has fine tannins and is nicely textured, with a bitter twist in the finish. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.7 with 4.8 grams of acidity. This is very drinkable and approachable and always represents a good value and great introduction to the zone and the portfolio. It was bottled in August 2023 after it matured in 300- and 500-liter French oak barrels, 10% of them new, and in 1,500- and 3,000-liter oak foudres for 15 months. 75,625 bottles and 540 magnums produced.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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85% Mencía, the rest is Brancellao, Mouratón, Sousón, Garnacha Tintorera and others. Hand-harvested. The bunches were refrigerated for a day. Cold soaking, and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in French oak tanks. Gentle maceration with punchdowns and racked by gravity. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels (10% new) and foudres. Spontaneous settling for 3 months before bottling. 70,000 bottles. Delicate nose. Notes of redcurrant, herbs and hints of truffle. Flavourful with firm but subtle tannin and herbal touch on the palate. Worth every euro of its price. (FC)