{"product_id":"bodegas-virgen-del-galir-pagos-de-galir-mencia-2022-valdeorras-spain","title":"Bodegas Virgen del Galir 'Pagos de Galir' Mencia 2022 (Valdeorras, Spain) - [JS 92] [WA 91+] [WS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Virgen del Galir winery was founded in 2002 in a valley of the Galir river, in Éntoma, a small village in Orense, Galicia, Northern Spain. The “Camino de Santiago” crosses through this village. Virgen del Galir is a member of the Valdeorras DO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the estate's recent purchase by legendary Rioja firm CVNE, the high-quality raw materials have been able to shine brighter than ever thanks to capital improvements in the winery. In the best tradition of Galicia, the wines are well-made, affordable, refreshing, and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Mencia produced from a selection of grapes from the Soutinonovo and Valdemioto vineyards in Entoma. Soils in these steep (30% grade) vineyards are mostly slate. Hand-harvested with some cold maceration before fermentation and aging for eight months in a combination of French and American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas: Red and predominantly black fruits accompanied by spicy, fresh and balsamic notes.\u003cbr\u003eMouthfeel: Full bodied, fine tannins great acidity\u003cbr\u003ePairings:A perfect match for rice dishes, game or chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lightly mineral expression of godello showing some crab apples with subtle grilled herbs and crushed stones. Fresh and medium-bodied on the palate with a saline twist in the middle. Flavorful finish, but pure and elegant. Drink now.\" (Jul 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's also a change in name in the village red 2022 Val do Galir Mencía, from the higher part of the village where people have the red varieties, mostly Mencía but also other varieties, Brancellao, Sousón and Garnacha Tintorera. It's floral and also has some herbal notes; it's spicy with notes of fennel, with complexity that goes beyond the variety. There's a big jump in complexity from the Maruxa Mencía, with more freshness. It fermented with one-third full clusters and indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and matured in 500-liter oak barrels for nine months. It has some notes from the élevage, spicy and smoky. The palate is medium-bodied and has fine tannins and a long, dry finish. 13,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in August 2023.\" - Luis Gutierrez (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lively red, with a salty underpinning, and an expressive core of ripe mulberry, red currant and plum fruit. Notes of dried flowers and herbs add fragrant detail, and the bright finish shows spice and mineral hints alongside light, taut tannins. Drink now through 2029. 2,500 cases made, 250 cases imported.\" - Alison Napjus (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serendipity Wines","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53354860609901,"sku":null,"price":18.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Virgen_del_Galir_Mencia.png?v=1779231436","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/bodegas-virgen-del-galir-pagos-de-galir-mencia-2022-valdeorras-spain","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}