• A blend from various 40- to 100-year-old parcels of Mencía, Caíño, and Espadeiro
• Spontaneous full-cluster fermentation in used barrels
• Aged in barrel until the next harvest, when the wine is racked to tank for a further 8 months
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur
• A light, 11-12% ABV, chillable red with crunchy minerality and lip-smacking acidity
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Spain
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
Rias Baixas
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-ALB-05-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-11-19
"A subtle red with nervy fruit reminiscent of wild berries and a stony element. Fun and super drinkable. Salty with an edge, but substantial. Mencia with a tiny bit of espadeiro and caino. Drink now."
Wine Advocate
Score
91+
Date
2024-07-11
"The red 2022 Capit n Xurelo was produced with Espadeiro, Menc¡a and Ca¡¤o grapes, fermented with full clusters and matured in used oak barrels for 18 months. It has a balsamic nose with acid berry fruit, floral aromas and a hint of pine needle. It's light and has moderate alcohol, 11%, keeping notable acidity. This is similar to the O Esteiro, as both are barrel blends; here, he looks for more austerity and purity. 2,666 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2024."