F. Algueira : Carravel 2019

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Carravel 2019 from F. Algueira

Tasting

The wine presents a beautiful clear and bright red colour, with purple reflections and a medium intensity. The nose offers a beautiful intensity with notes of spicy freshness (balsamic, liquorice) and ripe fruits (redcurrant, blackcurrant, blackberry). On the palate, it is balanced and fresh, with balsamic flavours enhanced by mineral touches, notably shale notes.

A red wine from Galicia with a beautiful aromatic richness

The property

Founded by Fernando Algueira in 1979, the F. Algueira estate symbolises the rebirth of viticulture in the Ribeira Sacra. At a time when this region seemed to have lost its rich viticultural heritage, the Algueira family committed to bringing these lands back to life. The estate now embodies authentic know-how, the result of over forty years of hard work on steep slopes, in Doade and Abeleda. The Algueira family continues to perpetuate local traditions while integrating modern techniques to best express the uniqueness of their terroir.

The vineyard

This Galician wine comes from the steep terraces of Doade and Abeleda, patiently restored by the Algueira family. These plots, benefiting from optimal exposure and a rich geological diversity, give the wine an intense and complex minerality. The management of the vineyard, focused on manual work and a deep respect for the environment, ensures a high-quality production.

Vinification and ageing

This wine is carefully made from a cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks, incorporating 20% whole bunches. The malolactic fermentation then takes place in barrels. The ageing continues for 24 months in French oak barrels, conferring complex notes of vanilla, sweet spices and an elegant structure, while preserving the integrity of the wine.

Grape variety

Mencia (100%)