Cardenal Rodrigo de Castro 2024 – No Added Sulfites

Harvested under September's full moon from terraced, slate-and-granite slopes above the Sil River, in the San Cosmede parcel of Amandi — Ribeira Sacra's most storied ground. A blend of 90% Mencía and 10% Garnacha Tintorera, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged six months in steel to keep the fruit and the mineral core of the soil front and center. Certified natural wine (AVN), with only 7mg/L of naturally-occurring sulfites — no additions.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby with violet reflections.
• Nose: Wild blackberry, raspberry, and cherry, with violet and wild herb undertones.
• Palate: Velvety texture, bright acidity, fine native tannins — structured but elegant.

Details

• Grape: 90% Mencía, 10% Garnacha Tintorera
• Alcohol: 13.1%
• Region: Ribeira Sacra (Amandi)
• Serve at: 18°C · decant 30 min
• Drinking window: peak now through 2037
• Bottle: 75cl

Pairs well with

Jamón Ibérico, Galician octopus with pimentón, grilled lamb, roasted turbot, aged Manchego, or a dark chocolate tart with sea salt.