Dominio do Bibei, Lalama, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia 2017

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Tasted by: Sarah Jane Evans MW
(at Galician Reds Tasting, 23 Aug 2021)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2024
Which to choose? Dominio do Bibei’s Lacima with its sumptuous dark cherry preserve (93pts in my book) or Lalama? Lalama it is, grown on north-facing vineyards on schist and granite. It’s perfumed with an explosive palate, lovely freshness and refined oak. Javier Domínguez has been a leader in this region of heroic viticulture, aided by expert advice from Raúl Pérez, as well as Sarah Pérez (no relation) and René Barbier. Practising organically and biodynamically.
Dominio do Bibei, Lalama, Ribeira Sacra, Galicia 2017
Producer
Dominio do Bibei
Brand
Lalama
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Appellation
Ribeira Sacra
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
90% Mencía
2% Alicante Bouschet / Garnacha Tintorera
7% Brancellao