{"product_id":"2023-envinate-lousas-vinas-de-aldea-ribeira-sacra-do","title":"2023 Envínate, Lousas \"Viñas de Aldea\", Ribeira Sacra DO","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e60-to-80-year-old vines, dizzying Galician slate terraces, and electric Atlantic energy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIf you want to understand why sommelieres and serious collectors are currently obsessed with Spain’s cool-climate Atlantic coast, this bottle is your masterclass. While warm-inland reds rely on heavy alcohol and high-impact oak, the dramatic, river-carved cliffs of Ribeira Sacra yield wines defined by jaw-dropping verticality, crunchy red fruit, and raw mineral tension. Here, the superstar winemaking quad known as Envínate (\"wine yourself\") farms ancient, 60-to-80-year-old vines clinging to terrifyingly steep slate terraces (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"531\"\u003elousas\u003c\/i\u003e). Predominantly Mencía co-planted with rare native Atlantic heirlooms, 100% whole-cluster foot-treading, and neutral oak aging create a wine that drinks like a wild, mountain-grown hybrid of Northern Rhône Syrah and top-flight Cru Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIn the glass, it shines a vibrant, translucent violet-ruby. The nose explodes with fresh pomegranate, wild mountain berries, cracked black pepper, blood orange peel, and crushed slate, framed by exotic violet florals and a whisper of damp peat. The palate is light-on-its-feet yet deeply concentrated, driving its crisp red-fruit core through a laser beam of ocean-breeze acidity and fine, graphite-tinged tannins. Unfined, unfiltered, and brimming with energetic soul, it offers instant gratification today while possessing the structure to evolve over the next five to seven years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e95 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The bottled 2023 Lousas Viñas de Aldea is perfumed, intoxicating and showy, with a floral note of dried rose petals that I also found in the Misturado from this same vintage. It's a blend of grapes, 80% Mencía and the rest a field blend of reds and whites, Brancellao, Merenzao, Alicante, Grao Negro, Mouratón, Jerez, Godello, etc., and zones, Amandi, Quiroga and Ribeiras del Sil with lots of gneiss and also slate and granite, depending on the plot. The grapes were picked between the first and 23rd of September, a very long harvest because of the rain. It fermented with 70% to 100% full clusters in concrete or plastic bins, and 30% of the volume remained in concrete and the rest matured in used barrels of different sizes, from 225 to 500 liters, for 11 months with lees and without racking. There's also a flinty smokiness that gives the wine a different twist. It's stunning and incredibly priced.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cutting Edge of Spanish Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the wildly popular \"Atlantic Spanish\" style—vibrant, low-alcohol, pepper-spiced, and endlessly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeroic Mountain Terroir:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from ancient cliffside vines that can only be farmed entirely by hand, delivering raw, slate-driven complexity you can't fake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsane Versatility at the Table:\u003c\/b\u003e Low oak intrusion and racy acidity allow it to bridge the gap between rich seafood, cured meats, and game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Give it a light cellar chill and serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003e58°F–62°F \u003c\/b\u003ein Burgundy stems to accentuate its high-toned florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecanting \/ Prep:\u003c\/b\u003e Pop and pour, or give it 20 minutes in a decanter to let the cracked pepper and slate minerality bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair alongside grilled octopus (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003ePulpo a la Gallega\u003c\/i\u003e), roasted pork shoulder with smoked paprika, or wild mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48025553403958,"sku":"SOMM2610-ENV23LSVA-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-envinate-lousas-vinas-de-aldea-ribeira-sacra-do","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}