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Red — Galicia, Spain.

Barrica de castaño 7 meses

Barrica de castaño 7 meses

15% Vol.

$204.00 USD
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2019. Same lot. Seven months in chestnut and the wine came back. Lazarus.

Chestnut, not oak. A little Bellota at the end — the forest in the name.

They told us to pour it out. We didn’t. Dark fruit, chestnut, toasted nut, a little cocoa. A savoury finish that stays.

174 bottles. 15% ABV.

Maker's Notes

About this wine

Grape(s):

  • Mencía

Body:

  • Medium to Bold

Tannins:

  • High

Sweetness:

  • Dry

Aromas:

  • Rich blackberry
  • Ripe plum
  • Toasted chestnuts
  • Cocoa
  • Earthy undertones
  • Clove
  • Black Pepper

Flavors:

  • Dark fruit
  • Chestnut
  • Toasted nut
  • Cocoa

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