Castro Candaz

Ribeira Sacra Tinto, 'Finca El Curvado'

Ribeira Sacra Tinto, 'Finca El Curvado'

Ribeira Sacra Tinto Finca El Curvado Castro Candaz Ral Prez
  • Village: Santa María de Rosende
  • Vineyards: Finca Vilanova and Finca Rumiños
  • Year of plantation: 1950 (Vilanova) and 1972 (Rumiños)
  • Hectares: 3 (aggregate)
  • Altitude: 200-270 meters ASL
  • Soil: Granite with schist and some slate
  • Orientation: Southwest
  • Plant density: 4000 vines / hectare
  • Varieties: Mostly Mencía with Domingo Pérez (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) and Caiño
  • Elaboration: Whole cluster fermentation in large oak vats. 30-day maceration followed by one year of aging in 1500-liter foudre and 500-liter neutral barrels. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Spain
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
Ribeira Sacra
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ES-CDZ-21-20 6/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2023-11-16

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