RAÚL PÉREZ | CASTRO CANDAZ FINCA EL CURVADO 2021 75cl

Castro Candaz Finca El Curvado 2021 is one of the most delicate and Atlantic expressions of Mencía produced by Raúl Pérez and Rodrigo Méndez in Ribeira Sacra. A wine born on the steep slopes of Chantada that combines freshness, minerality, and great varietal purity.

The winemaking process aims for a gentle and precise extraction, respecting the floral and vibrant character of the Galician landscape.

Winery: Castro Candaz
Appellation: Ribeira Sacra
Vintage: 2021
Wine type: Red
Grape variety: 100% Mencía
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Aging: 12 months in foudre and barrels
Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from Finca El Curvado, a vineyard planted in goblet on steep slopes at about 350 meters of altitude.

The vines, more than 50 years old, grow on granite and slate soils that provide mineral depth, freshness, and tension.

Winemaking

Fermentation is carried out with whole clusters and a prolonged maceration of between 2 and 4 months, seeking a delicate and nuanced extraction.

Subsequently, the wine is aged for 12 months in foudre and barrels, refining texture and complexity without losing freshness.

Tasting Notes

Clean, bright, medium-deep cherry red color.

The nose is dominated by aromas of black fruits, especially blueberries, accompanied by a marked mineral expression.

On the palate, it is fresh, light, and long, with good acidity, medium tannins, and perfectly integrated alcohol.

Food Pairing

Ideal with poultry, fish in sauce, Atlantic cuisine, and traditional stews.

An elegant and deeply mineral Mencía that shows the freshest and most authentic side of Ribeira Sacra through heroic viticulture and sensitive winemaking.