Description
WINEMAKER NOTES:
Fragas do Lecer is located in Vilaza, Galicia, in Northwest Spain. It sits in the valley of Monterrei alongside the Támega river. The winery was founded in 2005 by the Boo-Rivero family, winegrowers with a history of over 30 years. They are especially committed to growing indigineous varietals. The vineyards total 45 acres, in 28 different estate vineyards. This diversity results in various soil types: granite based, sandy, and slate, offering great complexity to the wines. The Tamaguelos estate has over 10 acres of Godello and Mencia vines that are over 30 years old.In addition, they also have some of the oldest Godello and Mencia vines in the region, over 50 years old. Fragas do Lecer practices organic viticulture, with maximum respect for the vineyards and minimum intervention.
Fraga do Corvo is the name given locally to the landscape, an area of Monterrei nearby one of the vineyards. In September, Corvos (crows) sit on the electric power lines near the vineyards and performe a “natural” grape selection. The crows help by eating some of the fruit creating lower yields and thus provide a very important and helpful task for the winery. The winery decided to name the wine Fraga do Corvo as a tribute to the crows for their grape selection, as well as the name for the landscape nearby.
TASTING NOTES:
• Nose: Aromas of black and red forrest fruits (blackberries and red currants), spicy notes of black pepper, clove, balsamic aromas of eucalyptus, forrest floor, light roast, and vanilla hints come through.
• Taste: Fresh ripe fruits, minerality and focused full bodied wine. Long finish with notes of spice.
• Color: Cherry red with raspberry rim.
• Gastronomy: Mature cheeses, omelettes, seasonal mushrooms, game birds, such as: stewed quail and marinated partridge.
VARIETALS:
Mencía 100% .
APPELLATION:
Monterrei D.O., Galicia, Spain
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