2009 D. Ventura Ribeira Sacra Viña do Burato

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 88.3 points

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  8/21/2011 - slanum wrote:

  What I know about Spanish wine wouldn't fill a teaspoon but if I were guessing I'd probably peg this as something Loire-ish. (Is there a lot of Spanish wine like this?) Or.... In terms of its level of aromatics, body, and spice it reminds me of very good cru Beaujolais, but it doesn't taste like Gamay. No heaviness here; really appealing aromas; light on the palate. Ve-e-ery easy to drink. As a Loire and Beaujolais fan this is right up my alley. Enjoy this very much. ($18)

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  12/21/2010 - awinestory wrote: 94 Points

  #1 vina do burato ribeira sacra
  2009
  
  purple, med- trans, very purple like a darker and more trans pn but nose different
  nose: cherry, med+ intensity, fresh berry, very young 2009
  palate: dry, acid is med+ I, tannin low, body med- alc est 13, finish is med+ and very tart/juicy
  
  style note: This is a young, vibrant wine from a young vintage with high acidity and very fresh cherry notes. The tart cherry flavor will pair well with pork or salmon. Good structure and finesse.
  
  Note on winemaking: Can be confused with many fresh wines from italy, though the cherry here is fresher. Production - curious if whole bunch pressed, only old oak, little masceration, ferm at cool temp

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  11/10/2010 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points

  I think we have something here. I'm not enthralled with the $17.99 price point for a relatively simple, less than year old, minimally handled, cash flow type wine, but what is in the glass is pretty darn good. The grape Mencia, the region Riberia Sacra, the terrain, the soils and farming techniques seem to be in total harmony with this wine. It is relatively simple, a little rustic, but quite easy drinking. Pretty dark color. Fruity, floral nose. Some structure with tannins and a touch of minerality. Balanced with seamless integration of alcohol and acidity. Very young, by intention, wonder what a little bottle age would do for it?

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