Ronsel do Sil is situated in one of the world’s most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Winemaker, Maria José Yravedra, is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles.
The 2023 Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra comes from the estate’s steep terraced vines that differ in age and are picked at a range of altitudes. A blend is mainly of Mencia, along with some Garnacha and the local Negreda. The grapes are hand harvested and brought into the cellar for a cold (pre-fermentation) soaking, before entering into large 5,000-liter oak foudres for natural fermentation, and 8 months of aging.
The expressive result has a vibrant nose of red fruits, spice, and hints of licorice, while leading to a soft and supple palate of plums, cherries, light herbs, and pepper. This northwestern Spanish red is perfect drinking wine for many foods, as the fresh acidity and soft yet bright fruit is very complementary at the table.
Region: Galicia, Ribeira Sacra D.O, Spain
Grape: 85% Mencia 10% Garnacha 5% Negreda
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
Ronsel do Sil is situated in one of the world’s most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Winemaker, Maria José Yravedra, is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles.
The 2023 Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra comes from the estate’s steep terraced vines that differ in age and are picked at a range of altitudes. A blend is mainly of Mencia, along with some Garnacha and the local Negreda. The grapes are hand harvested and brought into the cellar for a cold (pre-fermentation) soaking, before entering into large 5,000-liter oak foudres for natural fermentation, and 8 months of aging.
The expressive result has a vibrant nose of red fruits, spice, and hints of licorice, while leading to a soft and supple palate of plums, cherries, light herbs, and pepper. This northwestern Spanish red is perfect drinking wine for many foods, as the fresh acidity and soft yet bright fruit is very complementary at the table.
Region: Galicia, Ribeira Sacra D.O, Spain
Grape: 85% Mencia 10% Garnacha 5% Negreda
Vintage: 2023
750 ml
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