Ladeiras do Xil 'Gaba do Xil' Mencía, Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain 2019
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
Ste A
Napa CA 94558
United States
Ladeiras do Xil, led by winemakers Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa, is dedicated to revitalizing historic vineyards in Galicia's Valdeorras region, focusing on organic farming and indigenous grape varieties.
- WINEMAKERS: Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa
- FARMING: Certified organic
- VARIETY: 70% Mencía, 30% Merenzao
- TERROIR: The primary vineyard lies inland at 400-500m in altitude, near the town of Larouco, which has an Atlantic influence due to the location in a valley that forms an outlet to the sea. The blend also contains grapes from estate vineyards in Santa Cruz and Las Ermitas. 20 to 80 year old vines grown in granite.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested; fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks; matured in stainless steel for 12 months
- TASTING NOTES: Aromas of pomegranate and white pepper; light-bodied with ripe red fruit and herbal flavors; firm finish
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Stews, game birds, blue fish, goat and cow cheeses, beef dishes
- SCORES: 91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and James Suckling
Ladeiras do Xil, led by winemakers Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa, is dedicated to revitalizing historic vineyards in Galicia's Valdeorras region, focusing on organic farming and indigenous grape varieties.
- WINEMAKERS: Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa
- FARMING: Certified organic
- VARIETY: 70% Mencía, 30% Merenzao
- TERROIR: The primary vineyard lies inland at 400-500m in altitude, near the town of Larouco, which has an Atlantic influence due to the location in a valley that forms an outlet to the sea. The blend also contains grapes from estate vineyards in Santa Cruz and Las Ermitas. 20 to 80 year old vines grown in granite.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested; fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks; matured in stainless steel for 12 months
- TASTING NOTES: Aromas of pomegranate and white pepper; light-bodied with ripe red fruit and herbal flavors; firm finish
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Stews, game birds, blue fish, goat and cow cheeses, beef dishes
- SCORES: 91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and James Suckling
Ladeiras do Xil, led by winemakers Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa, is dedicated to revitalizing historic vineyards in Galicia's Valdeorras region, focusing on organic farming and indigenous grape varieties.
- WINEMAKERS: Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa
- FARMING: Certified organic
- VARIETY: 70% Mencía, 30% Merenzao
- TERROIR: The primary vineyard lies inland at 400-500m in altitude, near the town of Larouco, which has an Atlantic influence due to the location in a valley that forms an outlet to the sea. The blend also contains grapes from estate vineyards in Santa Cruz and Las Ermitas. 20 to 80 year old vines grown in granite.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested; fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks; matured in stainless steel for 12 months
- TASTING NOTES: Aromas of pomegranate and white pepper; light-bodied with ripe red fruit and herbal flavors; firm finish
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Stews, game birds, blue fish, goat and cow cheeses, beef dishes
- SCORES: 91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and James Suckling
Ladeiras do Xil, led by winemakers Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa, is dedicated to revitalizing historic vineyards in Galicia's Valdeorras region, focusing on organic farming and indigenous grape varieties.
- WINEMAKERS: Pablo Eguzkiza, Telmo Rodríguez, and Jorge Saa
- FARMING: Certified organic
- VARIETY: 70% Mencía, 30% Merenzao
- TERROIR: The primary vineyard lies inland at 400-500m in altitude, near the town of Larouco, which has an Atlantic influence due to the location in a valley that forms an outlet to the sea. The blend also contains grapes from estate vineyards in Santa Cruz and Las Ermitas. 20 to 80 year old vines grown in granite.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested; fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks; matured in stainless steel for 12 months
- TASTING NOTES: Aromas of pomegranate and white pepper; light-bodied with ripe red fruit and herbal flavors; firm finish
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Stews, game birds, blue fish, goat and cow cheeses, beef dishes
- SCORES: 91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and James Suckling