Dominio do Bibei 'Lalama' 2021 - 1.5L

Dominio do Bibei 'Lalama' 2021 - 1.5L93 pts Wine Advocate The very approachable young red 2021 Lalama has notes of wild berries, flowers and herbs that talk about the Menca grape (it has 15% other varieties) and the dramatic conditions of the Ribeira Sacra vineyards, with a honeyed twist. It's medium bodied, has fine tannins and is nicely textured, with a bitter twist in the finish. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3. 7 with 4. 8 grams of acidity. This is very drinkable and approachable and

acid-driven profile that entices wine enthusiasts with its Italian red blend characteristics

incredibly aromatic and nuanced for a Tempranillo

earthy and leather notes

which can count on substantial know-how and solid roots in the place it calls home

The mica schist soils in which these vines thrive lend the resulting wines plenty of minerality

planted in 1990

quite stony

while the Mistral wind sweeps in from the north to keep vines healthy and grapes clean

94 Points 2023 "Bright and seductive

The blend is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah that was partially destemmed and is still aging mostly in foudre

refined and floral on the concentrated

Composition: Primarily Barbera and Dolcetto grape varieties