Winery: Alvaredos-Hobbs
Winemaker: Paul Hobbs
Origin: Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
Type of Soil: slate, clay, granite and quartz
Varietals: 100% Mencia
Vessel Ageing: 10 months in oak
Robert Parker Score: 92
Wine Spectator Score: 93
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.