{"product_id":"2022-dominio-do-bibei-lalume-white-ribeiro-liberty","title":"2022 Dominio do Bibei, `Lalume` White Ribeiro - Liberty","description":"\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\u003eThe grapes for Lalume come from different vineyards across the Avia valley, as well as the Arnoia and Miño valleys. Each vineyard benefits from different exposures, and varying altitudes from 250 to 700 metres. The most prevalent soil type is decomposed granite called “Sábrego” in the Ribeiro wine region. The vines vary in age from 16 to 35 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage commenced with significant rainfall in October and November, followed by above-average winter temperatures and extended dry periods that anticipated one of the hottest summers on record. Spring brought cold, unstable conditions with minimal precipitation, causing delayed and irregular budding across vineyard sites. From this point forward, the region experienced one of the warmest and driest growing seasons in living memory, with continuous heat waves from mid-May through summer months accompanied by critical water shortages. Despite these extreme climatic conditions, grape development proceeded favourably. The harvest commenced in early September with completely healthy fruit, ultimately producing wines of exceptional depth and intensity while retaining notable freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut 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\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked into 10 kg cases. The fruit was sorted once in the vineyard, and a second time upon arrival at the winery. The grapes were cooled overnight before being whole bunch pressed. Each parcel was vinified separately. The wine was fermented using only indigenous yeasts in a combination of used barrels, oak foudres, concrete eggs, and stainless steel tanks. The ageing process began in each fermentation vessel. The second half of the ageing process was carried out in stainless steel tanks in contact with fine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromas of white peach, nectarine, honeysuckle, and herbs. On the palate, it is medium bodied with a lightly oily texture, balanced by a zesty acidity and a 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":56705093173626,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/94060807-cf1e-4360-b189-dd42ee06e87a__250x500_ce471981-c0b8-402d-bd51-4e79b0e57de0.png?v=1773837794","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2022-dominio-do-bibei-lalume-white-ribeiro-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}