Overview: Cuve de O Menca is produced from two small vineyard sites located in the towns of Barreiros andFerreiruscas. Planted in 1950 and 1980, respectively, these plots are both head trained, dry farmed,and cared for without the use of harmful fungicides, herbicides, or pesticides. These vineyards are infact field blends, with extremely small quantities of other indigenous red Galician varieties making upthe vineyards. Bodegas Avancia works with exclusively northeastern oriented vineyards. Valdeorras isan extremely hot region during the growing season, and the best vineyard sites are oriented to thenortheast, which preserves the freshness and acidity of the grapes. As mentioned, the slate soils addan incredible minerality to the wine, and most importantly, these two vineyards are planted with theoriginal clones of Menca, which produce very small, dark berries. Both vineyards are planted on 30slopes overlooking the Sil.

Tasting Notes: Ripe blackberries with a deep set ofred-plum and boysenberry aromas. The palate has a smooth array of fine, dense and ripe cassis and plum. Fleshy

Pairing:Lamb

Points: 94, James Suckling

Format / ABV:750 ml / 13.0%

In certain circumstances, a specific vintage may not be available. If this is the case, a comparable vintage of the same wine will be substituted for online orders. If shopping in store, please check the bottle for the appropriate vintage. If you have a question about a specific vintage that is in stock, please email wine@