Bodegas Raul Perez Castro Candaz A Boca do Demo Tinto 2018
-
Parker
Robert
Product Details
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Castro Candaz A Boca do Demo Ribeira Sacra Tinto has aromas of grated chocolate, black pepper and lemon thyme. On the palate it has a marked earthy taste, being wild and, at the same time, very well structured and voluminous. A great wine!
Professional Ratings
-
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 A Boca do Demo has a dark ruby color and subtle nose that is slightly closed and darker, with sweet dark berries, spices, an earthy (slate?) touch and hints of fountain pen ink and leather. It was produced with grapes from 70-year-old Mencía vines on a single plot with slate and granite soils. It fermented with full clusters in a 1,500-liter oak vat and 500-liter barrels, where the wine was kept with the skins for three to five months, and the wine was kept there after pressing until bottling. This is more like a Northern Rhône Syrah in character, a bit meaty and darker than other years.
Other Vintages
2019-
Parker
Robert
-
Parker
Robert -
Spirits
Wine &
-
Spirits
Wine & -
Parker
Robert
Primarily found in the Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras regions of Spain and in the Dão of Portugal (where it is called Jaen), Mencia is an early ripening, low acid grape that can produce wines of great concentration, complexity and ageability. And yet Mencia once suffered from a poor reputation and deemed capable of producing simple and light red wines. Post-phylloxera growers would grow this variety on low, fertile plains, which produced high yields and uncomplicated finished wines. Somm Secret—The recent rediscovery of the ancient, abandoned vines planted on rugged hillsides of deep schist has unveiled the potential of Mencia and added discredit to its old reputation.
Located in the center of the Galician region in northern Spain, the Ribeira Sacra is one of Spain's most beautiful vineyard areas with stunningly breathtaking views. Vines are planted in the steep valleys and precipitous gorges of the Rivers Miño and Sil that wind through Galicia's lush green countryside. The Ribeira Sacra region has similar dramatic landscapes as the Mosel or Douro Valleys, but a more sparse population and a tranquility unmatched. The region gained official DO status in 1996.
Both white wine and red wine production are dominated by blends of local Galician grapes, with varietal wines being the exception. Today, while the region has seen some consolidation and modern stainless-steel equipment is widespread, winemaking remains artisanal. This reflects the tiny landholdings and farmhouse wineries, along with a traditional and predominantly organic approach to viticulture. With such low yields and often minuscule production levels, these wines are highly sought-after and can be difficult to find on the export market.
Ribeira Sacra DO’s principal white grape varieties tend to be highly fragrant and include Albariño, Doña Blanca, Godello, Loureira, Torrontés and Treixadura. Principal red grape varieties here include Mencía, Brancellao, Merenzao, Caiño, Sousón and Tempranillo.