Guímaro Finca Capeliños 2014

The single vineyard red 2014 Finca Capeliños was produced with the fruit from an extremely old vineyard planted with a field blend dominated by Mencía but also with other local reds that represent some 20% of the final blend here. This is their oldest vineyard and the first one they aged in oak. They fermented 40% full clusters and the rest of the grapes uncrushed in an open top oak vat. The élevage lasted some 12 to 13 months and was in used French barriques. It has had the advantage of one more year in bottle compared with the 2015, and it showed very harmonious, with subtle aromas and a vibrant palate with notes of blood oranges that provide superb freshness. This is a super elegant Ribeira Sacra thatt should age in the direction of a Northern Rhône, and there is already an herbal twist reminiscent of raspberry leaf that provides balsamic freshness and complexity. This could very well be the finest wine produced at the estate. Superb! Some 1,100 bottles were filled in February 2016.