Alberto Nanclares, O Son Das Pisadas, Rias Baixas, Spain

Who - Alberto Nanclares & Silvia Prieto
Where - Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain
What - Red Wine - Mencia
When - 2022
How - Organic and Biodynamic practices, whole bunch, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old oak, 11 months ageing in barrel and 21 months in bottle, unfined, unfiltered, minimal sulphur added, Vegan

Alberto Nanclares originally came to Galicia because he was a keen sailor but ended up with a vineyard. After a few years of conventional farming, he decided to abandon chemical treatments altogether and became fully organic, although he also dabbles in biodynamics. His vineyards, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, benefit from daily sea breezes while the granitic soils, so common in the region, bring incredible minerality and freshness to his wines. In the winery his approach is as natural as possible, and apart from the use of small amounts of sulfur, he is basically hands-off, allowing each vintage to express itself.

100% Mencia foot trodden and fermented whole bunch in an old oak barrel before 11 months ageing in barrels and a further 21 months in bottles.

Fresh and bright with crunchy blackberry fruit, a touch of spice and a herbaceous finish.