Algueira Ribeira Sacra Mencia 2022 (6 Bottles) Ribeira Sacra, Spain

Algueira's entry-level Mencía is drawn from the Estate's younger (joven) Mencía vines, which cling to Ribeira Sacra's stunning, Mosel-like steep slopes that plunge downwards to the river Sil. It opens with whole-bunch spice, red fruits and mixed herb aromas leading to a vibrant, textured yet racy palate with wild strawberry, red jube, cherry pit and white pepper fruit. The texture is Pinot-like but with a lovely, spicy, anise and lavender-scented finish that is so Algueira.