2019 As Regadas

Producer Destinos Cruzados

Winemaker Marcial Dorado

Country Spain

Appellation DO Rías Baixas

Sub Appellation Contado do Tea

Grapes Mencia (55%), Brancellao (35%), Espadeiro (10%)

Vine Age Mencia: 25-30 years, Bracellao & Espadeiro: 60-80 years

Soil Sandy granite

Farming Organic

Vinification Wild yeast fermentation in an open-top concrete tank, 70% whole bunch. Crushing takes place with the traditional foot-treading method, with a short maceration of seven days following. After a gentle press, the wine finishes fermenting in stainless steel.
Then the wine is moved to 2-3 year old French oak barrels of 225, 400, 500 & 600 litres for malolactic fermentation and 12-months ageing.

Alcohol 12.1%

Sulphur added Yes

Sediment in bottle Yes

Quantity Produced 4160 bottles