{"title":"Mencia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nanclares-minato-da-rana-rustico-ribeira-sacra","title":"2019 Nanclares, Ribeira Sacra, Minato da Rana Tinto Rustico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberto Nanclares is an important figure in Galicia, turning out some of the most compelling bottles of Albarino that we've ever encountered. His organic reds are also beautiful expressions of Galicia, and show all the 'power without weight' Galician character that we've come to love as an exception from the often top-heavy, alcoholic powerhouses Spain can produce from warmer DOCs. This self-described 'Tinto Rustico' is an honest wine of the Earth, a minimally sulfured calling card red wine for the estate, which proudly announces its refined rusticity up front! Importer: \"Miñato de Raña comes from a very steep, south-facing vineyard (named “A Raña”) of centenarian vines grown on granite soils. Grapes are foot-trodden whole cluster and fermented in two 600L open-top barrels with 20 days maceration. The wine was then pressed into used 500L French barrels for malolactic fermentation, and raised for 9 months without racking; bottling is without clarification or filtration and only judicious levels of SO2 were added. This is “Volnay” meets “Cote de Brouilly” - super fresh, focused, with red fruits and wild aromatics of flowers and herbs. Delicious now, this should age well over the next 5-7 years.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jose Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147601268984,"sku":"10288","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-588.jpg?v=1757115267"},{"product_id":"adega-sernande-orly-lumberas-leyron-vino-tinto","title":"2019 Adega Sernande (Orly Lumberas), Leyron, Vino Tinto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is floral and spicy-a lovely, soulful light-bodied Galician red which speaks clearly of its Amandi terroir, and an exciting new discovery from trailblazing importer Ariana Rolich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vine Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147869606136,"sku":"12325","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1693.jpg?v=1757113526"},{"product_id":"guimaro-ribeira-sacra-finca-capelinos","title":"2020 Guimaro, Ribeira Sacra, Finca Capelinos","description":"Pedro Rodríguez has dedicated his life to resurrecting the ancient, terraced vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra, driven by a profound conviction that these steep, granite-and-slate slopes possess a singular voice.  His Finca Capelinos is the purest distillation of this heroic labor, sourced from a tiny, centenarian parcel that demands everything from those who tend it.\n\nThe 2020 growing season offered a balanced harmony, allowing this Mencía-based field blend to develop profound depth and a focused, internal energy.  It arrives on the palate like a polished river stone—smooth, dense, and cool—carrying a persistent, mineral-driven tension that commands your absolute attention.\n\nThis is a remarkably composed wine, bridging the gap between raw, wild intensity and a refined, intellectual grace.","brand":"Jose Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148091248888,"sku":"13982","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-589.jpg?v=1757112016"},{"product_id":"envinate-ribeira-sacra-lousas-vina-aldea-10","title":"2022 Envinate, Ribeira Sacra, Lousas Vinas de Aldea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEnvínate literally translates to “wine yourself,” which is a concept we can get behind! Directly after graduating enology school in 2005, four friends – Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos, and José Martinez – embarked on a mission with Envínate: to create wines of profound purity and unwavering focus and show the heights of what can be done with hard work and dedication in these previously unheralded terroirs. Their dedication extends to the very heart of their vineyards, where they employ extraordinary measures to ensure health and vitality. Focusing on the venerable old vines of the Canary Islands and Ribeira Sacra, they produce some of Spain's most graceful and articulate wines. They do not use chemicals in the vineyard and rely solely on native yeasts for fermentation; their wines speak authentically of their origin. Envínate stands as a beacon of the new wave of Spanish winemakers, particularly along the Atlantic coast, masterfully capturing the essence of their unique terroirs in wines that are an unadulterated pleasure. Their versatility with a wide range of food makes them especially well-suited for the dinner table, but some can also be great for cocktails. These wines brim with unique character and provide a ton of pleasure. The Envínate philosophy is simple: let each parcel fully express itself in the finished wine by utilizing old-fashioned farming and winemaking methods. This wine is a blend of many plots across Ribeira Sacra that are mainly (~85%) Mencía, with Brancellao, Merenzao, Mouraton, Grao Negro, Garnacha Tintorera, and other indigenous varieties (white and red) co-planted. Mencia is a really special grape, and this wine is a great introduction to it. The plots used for this wine are in the Amandi, Ribeiras del Sil and Quiroga regions of Ribeira Sacra and range in elevation between 400 and 600 meters. The vines are 25 to 60 years old, and the majority of the soils are gneiss, with some granite and slate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jose Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148231069944,"sku":"15914","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-583.jpg?v=1757110273"},{"product_id":"envinate-ribeira-sacra-lousas-doad-1","title":"2022 Envinate, Ribeira Sacra, Lousas Doad","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEnvínate literally translates to “wine yourself,” which is a concept we can get behind! Directly after graduating enology school in 2005, four friends – Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos, and José Martinez – embarked on a mission with Envínate: to create wines of profound purity and unwavering focus and show the heights of what can be done with hard work and dedication in these previously unheralded terroirs. Their dedication extends to the very heart of their vineyards, where they employ extraordinary measures to ensure health and vitality. Focusing on the venerable old vines of the Canary Islands and Ribeira Sacra, they produce some of Spain's most graceful and articulate wines. They do not use chemicals in the vineyard and rely solely on native yeasts for fermentation; their wines speak authentically of their origin. Envínate stands as a beacon of the new wave of Spanish winemakers, particularly along the Atlantic coast, masterfully capturing the essence of their unique terroirs in wines that are an unadulterated pleasure. Their versatility with a wide range of food makes them especially well-suited for the dinner table, but some can also be great for cocktails. These wines brim with unique character and provide a ton of pleasure. The Envínate philosophy is simple: let each parcel fully express itself in the finished wine by utilizing old-fashioned farming and winemaking methods. This is made 89% Mencía, 10% other varieties (Garnacha Tintorera, Brancellao, Merenzao, Grao Negro, etc). From several vineyards in the town of Doade that range in age from 23-65 years. The lower vineyards are mainly schist, giving way to gneiss and quartz in the upper parts. Doade is a term protected by the Ribeira Sacra D.O., so the name of this wine is Doad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jose Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148231102712,"sku":"15915","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-585.jpg?v=1757110272"},{"product_id":"pedro-mendez-xuntanza","title":"Pedro Mendez, Xuntanza","description":"Pedro Mendez approaches his vines in Rías Baixas with the quiet resolve of someone who trusts the Atlantic winds more than modern interference.  He prioritizes the health of the rugged, granitic soils above all else, allowing the Albariño to express the raw, salt-sprayed identity of the Galician coast.\n\nXuntanza feels like a polished river stone, cool and precise as it rolls across the palate with focused energy.  This is a wine of stark clarity, stripped of artifice to reveal the saline depth inherent in such a singular landscape.\n\nIt speaks with an effortless authority, demanding attention through its inherent structure rather than any showy display.","brand":"MHW Ltd.\/ Vinocity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419646415096,"sku":"17890","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-587.jpg?v=1757108381"},{"product_id":"2021-guimaro-ribeira-sacra-san-pedro","title":"2021 Guimaro, Ribeira Sacra, San Pedro","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003eRibeira Sacra is a wine region in northwestern Spain in Galicia. 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