{"product_id":"2020-dominio-do-bibei-lacima-red-ribeira-sacra-liberty","title":"2020 Dominio do Bibei, `Lacima` Red Ribeira Sacra - Liberty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut accordion_producer__roSqQ Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root accordion_producerAccordion__OujSI\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eFounded in 2001 by Javier Dominguez, Dominio do Bibei are “pioneers of Ribeira Sacra” (Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate) and among those credited with driving the modern, quality revolution in this historic, Spanish region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eDominio do Bibei’s vines are grown at varying elevations of 200-700 metres above sea level, scattered across a large, north-facing hillside with schist and granite soils, flecked with slate, quartz, and iron. Vines have been cultivated in Ribeira Sacra for centuries, having first been planted by the Romans, before the devastation of phylloxera and civil war drove local families to leave the region and begin new, easier lives elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eIn the late 1990s, Javier came to the region attracted by its old vines and untouched, Jurassic landscape. His family purchased land in Quiroga-Bibei, Ribeira’s most easterly sub-region, and currently owns a 140-hectare estate, of which 45 hectares are planted with vines. Javier has since worked tirelessly to revive the region and its indigenous vines, undertaking what is known locally as ‘heroic viticulture’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eToday, he is joined by a small team of talented winemakers, producing some of Ribeira Sacra’s most esteemed wines. The winery is gravity-fed, and the winemaking philosophy is centred around gentle fruit handling, vinifying plots separately, indigenous yeast fermentation and ageing in a variety of vessels, including concrete eggs, foudres and old 600-litre barrels. Aside from working with their estate vineyards, Dominio do Bibei also source grapes from neighbouring vineyards, provided they do not face south; producing vibrant fruit with good levels of natural acidity is key to the estate’s gastronomic style of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003ePlots are vinified separately, with each variety prized for the character it brings to the final blend. Although Mencía is the estate’s main grape variety, they also have other local grapes like Mouratón, Brancellao, Alicante Bouschet and Caíño planted in their vineyards. For the whites, Godello and Albariño dominate, with small amounts of Doña Blanca, Treixadura and Torrontés sometimes included in the blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eDominio do Bibei make four cuvées whose names begin with the letter ‘L’. ‘Lalama’ is a fragrant red (predominantly Mencía) with redcurrant and balsamic notes. It is precise and delicate and always overdelivers. ‘Lacima’ is a blend of Mencía, Brancellao, Mouratón and Sousón from the peak of the hillside. It displays a vivid, black cherry character with a fine tannin structure. Two elegant white wines are also produced. ‘Lalume’ is a charming, barrel-fermented Treixadura with remarkable balance and poise. ‘Lapola’, primarily Godello, blended with Albariño, Doña Blanca and Treixadura, has a flinty, mineral profile with great tension and depth of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVines are grown at varying altitudes from 300 to 700 metres, in loamy-sandy soils with an abundance of disaggregated shales and slates as well as granite. The vines are low yielding, trained to the goblet system and aged between 60 to 100 years old. The region’s Atlantic climate, with an average annual rainfall of 700mm mostly concentrated in the winter and spring months, helps retain freshness and acidity in the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage was very challenging year, with every stage of vine development taking place earlier than usual. A very wet year, plus warmer spring temperatures provided ideal conditions for mildew, although ultimately this impacted more on yield than quality. Harvest was particularly challenging, with rain forcing pickers to break throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe grapes were hand picked in 10kg cases from the 8th of September until the 2nd of October. First bunch selection took place at the vineyard, followed by cold storage for 24 hours, followed by further sorting grape by grape at the winery. The grapes were then destemmed and fermented using indigenous yeasts in 500 litre French barrels and 2700 litre French oak wooden tanks, with daily punch downs. Once finished, the wine was cooled to temporarily stop the malolactic fermentation which then took place spontaneously in 300 litre French oak barrels. The wine was aged for 24 months in French barrels (between 2 and 4 years old) and then aged in bottle for a minimum of 16 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeautifully shiny in the glass, this wine is a medium ruby colour, almost light purple at the edges. On the nose, this wine has floral notes of rose petals and fresh fruits such as strawberries. There is also a hint of spice, with mineral, stony elements. This wine is medium-bodied and savoury, displaying a juicy mouthfeel and a lively acidity that leaves flavours lingering on the palate. The tannins are powerful and grippy but very fine. A creamy oak character comes through on the long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56705088618874,"sku":null,"price":48.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/25027c4d-a89e-47a2-a34d-37734331ea15__250x500_6f06766d-e9c1-484c-a754-9b247f248df3.jpg?v=1773837381","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2020-dominio-do-bibei-lacima-red-ribeira-sacra-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}