Envínate Lousas Rosende 2022
£31.07 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Rosende Lousas is the second vintage of the new village wine from Rosende, the only zone in Ribeira Sacra where they have granite soils. The wine is superb, more reductive and austere than the majority of 2022s, closer to the style of the 2021s. This is a rocky 2022, very soil driven, long and textured, sharper, very interesting. They expect to fill some 3,300 bottles in November 2023.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Appellation
Alcohol
12.0%
Grapes
Mencía, Sousón, Merenzao, Brancellao, Caiño, Godello, Alicante Bouschet, Palomino
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Fermented in oak with 90% stems in open concrete and plastic tanks with skin soaking for 35 days. Aged for 12 months in 228-litre barrels and 2,000-litre French oak foudres.
Description
Envínate Lousas Rosende is a wine that encapsulates the essence of the Ribeira Sacra, a region of Galicia, Spain, known for its ancient terroirs and Atlantic influence. This wine is the result of the passionate work of Laura Ramos, Jose Martinez, Roberto Santana and Alfonso Torrente, four friends who met while studying oenology at the Miguel Hernandez University in Alicante. Their philosophy focuses on allowing each plot to express itself fully in the wine, using traditional growing and winemaking methods.
Envínate Lousas Rosende is composed mainly of Mencía (85%), complemented with other varieties such as Garnacha Tintorera, Brancellao, Merenzao and Grao Negro, which make up the remaining 15%. The grapes come from vineyards between 28 and 60 years old in the Rosende area, on light soils of decomposed granite and feldspar crystals, reminiscent of the St. Joseph and Cornas regions in the Northern Rhône.
Elaboration
The grapes were harvested by hand and fermented in whole bunches in an open tank of 4,200L. Maceration lasted approximately 35 days, and then the wine completed fermentation and rested for a year in a 2,000L foudre and some 228L used French oak barrels.
Taste
Envínate Lousas Rosende is a revelation in the world of wine, especially for its origin in the Ribeira Sacra, a region hitherto not so associated with Envínate. This wine, dominated by Mencía and complemented by other local varieties, stands out for its impeccable execution, freshness and clarity. On the palate, a range of flavours unfolds, dominated by raspberries and red berries, providing vibrant freshness and intense fruit character.
What really distinguishes this wine is its warm flavour, which adds an extra dimension to its flavour profile. This characteristic brings a complexity that enriches the tasting experience, balancing the sweetness of the fruit with an earthy, vegetal touch. The wine's bright acidity is another of its strengths, providing a refreshing counterpoint to the richness of the fruit. This acidity is complemented by a slightly mineral sensation, reminiscent of the uniqueness of the Ribeira Sacra terroir.
This wine is ideal to be enjoyed young, to capture the full essence of its fruit and freshness. Drinking it in its youth will allow you to fully appreciate the liveliness and dynamism that characterise it, making Envínate Lousas Rosende an exceptional choice for wine lovers looking for an authentic and flavourful experience.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £346.01Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £346.01 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.16 | £5.58 (-£5.58) |
| 7-12 | £15.14 | £7.57 (-£7.57) |
| 13-18 | £21.19 | £10.60 (-£10.60) |
| 19-24 | £28.98 | £14.49 (-£14.49) |
| 25-30 | £33.65 | £16.82 (-£16.82) |
| 31-36 | £37.63 | £18.81 (-£18.81) |
| 37-42 | £45.41 | £22.71 (-£22.71) |
| 43-48 | £49.74 | £24.87 (-£24.87) |
| 49-54 | £56.18 | £28.09 (-£28.09) |
| 55-60 | £60.38 | £30.19 (-£30.19) |
| VAT included | ||
