Fedellos, As Xaras 2023, Ribeira Sacra

Fedellos, As Xaras 2023, Ribeira SacraGrapes come from two young Mencia vineyards on sloping terraces at 550 650 metres above sea level, on opposite sides of the river Xares, a tributary of the Bibei. Soils are mainly granite and metamorphic rocks with schist and quartz. The climate is continental, although proximity to the Atlantic makes this area quite humid with around 800 mm of rain each year. Floral, with a deep plummy nose. Juicy, with sweet fruit, mouthwatering finish, and

nettle and dill

or even Baccala alla Vicentina (salt cod or stockfish cooked in milk and eaten with polenta)

Great value for a well made Macon

Ripe citrus notes on the nose

Having said that

it has a refreshing streak of acidity that means it’s moreish and drinkable as well as serious

red berry and balsamic from oak ageing

Abruzzo's Adriatic coast is renowned for fantastic seafood

is a bright

Greywacke was created in 2009 by Kevin Judd

complete with vast cellars

where vines average 60 years of age