Fedellos do Couto As Xaras 2022

As Xaras, crafted by Fedellos do Couto, stands as a testament to Galicia's winemaking prowess. This single-variety Mencía red hails from the esteemed DO Ribeira Sacra in Spain. Fedellos do Couto, a venture spearheaded by winemakers Curro Barreño, Jesús Olivares, and Luis Taboada, showcases their ancestral ties to the region dating back to the 12th century. The vineyards, perched heroically along the steep slopes of the Sil and Bibei rivers, yield grapes imbued with authentic Galician character. As Xaras is a symphony of Mencía grapes sourced from vineyards flanking the Jares River, nestled amid granitic and schist soils with quartzite accents. This wine undergoes meticulous vinification, with whole grape bunches macerating extensively before fermenting in stainless steel tanks. The aging process, a blend of concrete tanks and French oak barrels, further refines its essence, culminating in a wine of unparalleled elegance and depth.