2021 | Bodegas Ronsel do Sil Vel'uveyra Mencía | Ribeira Sacra Chateau Fonplegade Subtle mineral notes are appreciated

Subtle mineral notes are appreciated

particularly cherries and strawberries

Full-bodied with totally integrated tannins and a palate presence that is pretty spectacular

The Merlot grapes were grown on the Sangiacomo vineyards in the Carneros district of southern Sonoma Valley

2021 | Bodegas Ronsel do Sil Vel'uveyra Mencía | Ribeira Sacra Chateau Fonplegade Subtle mineral notes are appreciatedThe Ronsel do Sil Veluveyra comes from the estates steep, terraced vines that are between 10 and 60 years old. Vela`uveyra, which means to gaze at the vineyards in the local dialect, is predominately Menca, with small amounts of Garnacha and the local Negreda, all grown in granitic soils. The grapes are hand harvested and fermented with native yeasts in 5,000 liter oak foudres, followed by 8 months of aging in concrete. Deep purple in color with