Alvaredos-Hobbs Mencia Reibeira Sacra 2019 750ml

Enticing aromas of blackberry and fresh thyme mingle with hints of rose petal, cardamom, and sumac. Juicy forest fruits and black cherry on the palate are complemented by spice and floral notes, with a slate-like minerality, fresh acidity, and well balanced tannins.
REGION

Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
VINEYARDS

Our small parcel vineyards stretch along the steeply terraced, south-facing slopes of the River Sil, connecting the wine regions of Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras. Here, the rugged terrain demands a careful tending of each vine, a practice which has been coined “viticultura heroica,” or “heroic viticulture,” by those who live and work in the region.

At the intersection of two great ancient worlds – the wine region of Ribeira Sacra and the storied

Camino de Santiago – rests Alvaredos-Hobbs. Internationally-renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs and

Galician viticultor Antonio Lopez Fernández craft wines from the region’s indigenous grapes

sourced from vineyards growing on steep, hillside vineyards overlooking the Rio Sil.

Wine Spectator 92 Points | This flashy red shows appeal with a glossy texture that encases the blackberry reduction, steeped black cherry, mocha and licorice flavors, with accents of black olive, dried rose petal and smoke. A distinctive style. Drink now through 2027. 250 cases imported.