Bodegas Virgen del Galir Val do Galir Mencia 2022 (Case 6 x 75cl)

Case price equivalent to £16.50 per bottle

CVNE Bodegas Virgen del Galir Val do Galir Mencia

Region: Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain

Vintage: 2022

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Mencia

ABV: 14%

Vibrant dark cherry red in colour. Great aromatic intensity of fresh red fruits, balsamic and sweet spice. Red fruit aromas are balanced by subtle toasted notes from 6 months ageing in oak. Silky tannins and a soft fruity finish, this is a well-structured, mouth-wateringly fresh red wine.

Soils in these high altitude vineyards with a 30% inclination are mostly slate. Cold maceration of the grapes in scale fridges and of the must 48 hours before alcoholic fermentation. Destemmed but not pressed in order to preserve the primary aromas. 8 months barrel ageing in French and American oak.

The Virgen del Galir winery is located in Éntoma, a small village in Orense. It has been part of the CVNE family since 2018. The Galir Valley falls under the Valdeorras DO (designation of origin). The winery’s philosophy is to make wines that reflect the values of the land whilst respecting local traditions. This begins with the winery’s name, a tribute to Our Lady of Galir, the protector of the region’s vineyards.

https://virgendelgalir.com