2023 Agricola Augalevada 'Ollos de Maia' Tinto, Ribeiro, Spain Cavarodes chalk-rich parcel

chalk-rich parcel

with lots of limestone pebbles

Vitorchiano’s volcanic soils come through with a somber smoke-iron interplay

Incredible balance of salted pineapple

“La Cocluette” from Oiry and the “La Grande Vigne” from Montigny-sur-Vesle

2023 Agricola Augalevada 'Ollos de Maia' Tinto, Ribeiro, Spain Cavarodes chalk-rich parcelOllos de Maia is a blend of 15 year old, biodynamically farmed vines: 45% Caio Longo, 45% Brancellao, and 10% Cao da Terra, from the Ribeiro's unofficial Mio subzone, situated at altitudes of 205 245m on a south southwest face of granite bedrock with sand and clay topsoil. Natural fermentation with 20% whole clusters and undergoes a 40 day natural fermentation with gentle extractions. Aged partially under flor for 10 months in 500 600L old barrels.