2023 Mauro Estévez Ribeiro
£21.50
A field blend from 2 ha divided into 16 small parcels. Grown on a mixture of granite and clay soils. No malolactic conversion. Aged in stainless steel. Bottled in the summer of 2024. Diam closure. Free SO2 20 mg/l, total SO2 70 mg/l, RS 3 g/l.
“Lots of layers and highways and byways here, with a certain honeyed quality, which is not what I’d expect from this sort of wine. Shows up the contrast between Rías Baixas and the more inland region of Ribeiro. Still, there’s a slightly salty finish. Good wine.”
16.5/20 Jancis Robinson MW
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Product Description
Located one hour inland from the city of Vigo on Spain’s west coast and just a 30 minute drive north of the Portuguese border, are the two valleys of San Vicente and San Mauro. Here, spread over 16 small parcels, each enjoying differing micro-climates and terroir, lie two hectares of vineyards under the care of full-time viticulturalist, José (aka Pepe) Estévez.
It was Pepe’s father, José senior, who started to make wine in 1940, selling part of the production off in bulk to brokers, but keeping a little for himself. Gradually, Pepe started to take control, modernising the cellar, adding the newest of equipment and refining the winemaking process. Today, he continues his work with the help of his son, Mauro, to produce between 10,000 and 12,000 bottles of wine per year.
The three largest of the 16 plots; Galiana, Sequerio and La Tapada contribute the nuances associated with their wines. All are located on the slopes above the river Arnoia. Well exposed to sunny and breezy conditions, and combined with the best granite and clay soils, these sites are unbeatable in the area for the growing of grapes.
The varieties grown here are both numerous and typical of the region: Treixadura, Loureira, Godello, Albariño and Lado.
Additional Information
| ABV | 13% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | White |
| Country | Spain |
| Critic Score | 16.5/20 |
| Drink until | 2030 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2023 |
