Awards
Bancales Olvidados
Forgotten, but not lost. The recovery of two exceptional and unique vineyards: Miño and Sil; slate and shale. The most special example of our Mencía after it has been in a barrel. The result of a human project to appreciate the work of sorne winegrowers who shun the easy life and work in the most adverse areas.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Mencía grape.
- Grapes destemmed and crushed, fermentation for 10 days with gentle pump over, followed by a maceration lasting 10 days.
- After malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in French oak of second and third use for 10 months.
- Yearly Production 20 000 bottles
- Origin
Ribeira Sacra, Spain- Colour
Medium Violet- Aroma
- Intense, with notes of violet, blackberry, smoke and pepper.
- Recommended Serving Temperature
- 15 °C
- Cellaring Potential
- 7 years
- Alcohol Volume
- 14%



Dominant Flavors
Blackberry, Pepper, Violet




Pairing
Hunting, Molluscs, Pot Roast, Red Meat




