2018 Telmo Rodríguez Valdeorras La Falcoeira 'A Capilla'

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 93 points

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  10/7/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  Blend: Mencía, Brancellao, Sousón, Garnacha Tintorera and others
  from the single 2.75 ha Falcoeira "A Capilla" vineyard in Sana Cruz,
  Ladeiras do Bibei (Valdeorras) with south-facing narrow, vertiginous
  terraces on steep slopes at 400-600 m with poor and coarse
  granitic soils and old bush vines organically farmed.
  Manual harvest in boxes.
  Fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts.
  Aged in 2,000-liter oak foudre.
  Minimal sulfur at bottling.
  13% Abv. 1,200 bottles + 50 magnums
  Proprietors/Winemakers: Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza
  
  Bottle 619/1200
  
  A(ccuracy)=2: Bright pale ruby/red. Fresh fragrant blend .
  B(alance)=3: Layered fruit with firm acid structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Red berries, white tree fruits, flowers, mineral.
  D(epth)=2: Textured mouthfeel. Full length and lingering finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,2] = 9/10
  
  Enticingly expressive both in savory and vinicultural context.
  
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  5/11/2022 - JensAgo Likes this wine: 94 Points

  First time with the field blend A Capilla- stunning. Ruby red and translucent in the glass. Nose brings mix of red and black forest fruits, spice and herbs. Palate is sublime, medium-bodied, lively acidity, great juice with flavours as per above. Soft tannins. Finishes on a juicy, fruit-forward note. If only I had a few more bottles…

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