2021 Castro Candaz Ribeira Sacra 'Joven'

This is a organically farmed (uncertified) kitchen sink blend of Mencía, Domingo Pérez (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Mouratón, Caiño and Brancellao from a few different sites. Native yeast fermentation with whole clusters in foudre and aged in a combination of foudre and 500L used barrels. 13% alcohol. 1,500 cases made. Bright, slightly funky nose with powerful woodsy stems supporting dark reddish fruits, ranging from red plum to salty cranberry. The fruit darkened a bit on day two, but still mostly on the dense red spectrum. It was that high-toned gamey thing that really elevated the wine, loads of umami without ever overpowering the fruit. Great acidity and crunchy, stemmy tannins. Made by the made genius Raúl Pérez.