Nanclares Y Prieto "Dandelion" Rias Baixas 2024

Nanclares Y Prieto "Dandelion" Rias Baixas 2024100% Albario from a collection of plots in Meao, Combados, Ribadumia, Meis, and Barro. The vines are 25 45 years old, and the plots are largely west facing and planted on sandy granitic soils. The grapes were harvested by hand, sorted, and gently pressed without destemming in whole bunches using a pneumatic press. The juice ferments with its native yeasts in stainless steel tank, then rests on the lees for 7 months in a mix of vessels, with weekly

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a classic bistro-style red from the south of France

Fabien Jouves is a bit of a wild man

The average age of the vines here are 43 years old and are planted on fine gravel and clay-limestone soil

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stony climate

which is an irresistable combination

Xinomavro was called "Popolka" until the 1970s

" he told importer Louis/Dressner in an interview

and the harvests were peaceful

ginger/horseradish-type spice

The husband and wife team took the opportunity to recreate their ideal work relationship