2023 Ronsel do sil "Vel'uveyra" Mencia, Ribeira Sacra, SpainABOUT THIS WINE The 2023 Ronsel do Sil Veluveyra comes from the estates steep terraced vines that differ in age and are picked at a range of altitudes. A blend of predominately 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. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

After a careful selection of the grapes

The vineyard's unique microclimate and limestone-rich soils contribute to the wine's precision and mineral-driven character

ambient yeast fermentation in wooden vats with a pied de cuve

Fermented in stainless steel and partially aged in neutral oak

This remarkable site has allowed the cultivation of the vine thanks to its three natural water sources that feed the Domaine

it feels far away from the relative hustle and bustle of the Rheingau and wine tourism

The hills and ridges separating the village of Chavignol from Sancerre are composed of clay and limestone (65% clay and 35% chalk)

It rapidly develops aromas of fresh fruit before revealing a lightly spicy character for immediate pleasure

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and foudres

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