TELMO RODRIGUES 'Falcoeira A Capilla' - Valdeorras 2021 Bottle (losn)

Description

Very perfumed and explosively-fruited on the nose, showing aromas of macerated roses and red plums. The palate is crunchy and vivid, with densely-packed red fruit, mainly fresh cherry. This is the most open and giving of the single vineyards, befitting the warmest site they work with but still incredibly balanced and vibrant. The wine has just a hint of sweet Aperol to the finish.

THE WINE ADVOCATE RP 94+- Reviewed by: Luis Gutiérrez - Drink Date: 2024 - 2030
"The 2021 Falcoeira A Capilla was produced with the red grapes that were picked after September 10, a field blend of Mencía, Brancellao, Sousón, Garnacha Tintorera and other grapes from 45 terraces of a south-facing slope at 400 to 600 meters in altitude. It fermented in 3,000-liter oak vats and matured in 2,000-liter oak foudre. This bottling has been gaining in character as the vines age (they are still very young, close to 18 years now). It has a lifted nose with a volatile touch and is aromatic, heady and rich with elegance. It has grip, depth and expression of the deep granite minerality. It's medium-bodied with juicy tannins and a bitter twist in the finish. It has a character somewhere between Valbuxan and Falcoeira. 3,917 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2023."