2019 Guimaro, Ribeira Sacra, Finca Meixeman 1x75cl

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The single-vineyard 2019 Finca Meixeman comes from one of their oldest vineyards, planted with a field blend of 80% Mencia and 20% Brancellao, Merenzao, Garnacha, Mouraton, Negreda and Souson. It has an austere nose that benefitted from being in the glass for over one hour, so decanting in advance might be a good idea if you are going to pull the cork any time soon. It has subtle notes of violets and wild berries and herbs. It has 13% alcohol but, despite that, feels a little riper than the other 2019s, perhaps more approachable and gourmand. There are some 8,000 bottles. It was bottled in February 2021. [Luis Gutiérrez, 28/02/2022]