Ribeira Sacra Wine
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Wines made from Mencia grape. The origins of the grape are not clear. While there seems to be agreement that it came from Europe some argue that it is an ancient form of Cabernet Franc.
– Description from
kgogel
Popular wines made in Ribeira Sacra under $20
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Pena Do Lobo Ribeira Sacra
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Starting at $16.98 -
Ribeira Sacra Guímaro 2008
Snoothrank: Starting at $14.99 -
Ribeira Sacra Viña Do Burato D. Ventura 2008
Snoothrank: Starting at $16.98 -
Abadia da Cova Mencia 2006
Snoothrank: Starting at $25.98 -
Ribera Sacra Viña Caneiro D. Ventura 2007
Snoothrank: Starting at $25.98 -
Ribeira Sacra Lacima Dominio Do Bibei 2003
Snoothrank: Starting at $89.98
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Ribeira Sacra on Snooth-
November 2009
Abadia da Cova Mencia 2006
Snoothrank:
Starting at $25.99 “Had this bottle in Boston with Ilene Mason on Washington St - September 2009”
Wine review by kvshingleton
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November 2009
Ribeira Sacra Guimaro 2007
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“I can't say enough about this wine.... well, almost any Spanish wine for that ... that matter. The beauty of Ribeira Sacra is that it's terroir shifts the Mencia varietal towards a Burgundy or a red from the Loire. The...”
Wine review by StevenBabb
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November 2009
“Eat the lamb. Burp. Drink some wine. It's going to be just great. Merlot ... that he was discussing Ribeira Sacra. Must have been talking to GD, who tries to work that into every conversation, no matter how...”
Forum post in the topic Merlot and Lamb by GregT
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November 2009
“Lamb and Merlot? YUM. Steven, that is an interesting choice. I prefer the D. ... I was just discussing Ribeira Sacra today. Funny how that happens. ”
Forum post in the topic Merlot and Lamb by Gregory Dal Piaz
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November 2009
“i'm not sure how much you are trying to put into your article, but if you want ... MENCIA (grape) from RIBEIRA SACRA, SPAIN, 2007. this is a great wine that i think would compliment everything on your plate. but, it maybe...”
Forum post in the topic Merlot and Lamb by StevenBabb
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August 2009
D. Ventura Ribeira Sacra Pena Do Lobo 2007
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No written review
Wine review by Nick U
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March 2009
“I hear the Cab Franc comparison a lot but only see a slight similarity. I can see the Blaufrankish as well. The Ribera Sacra makes the most amazing Mencia wines, even though Bierzo got all the press until recently. The...”
Forum post in the topic Pago de Valdoneje Bierzo 2007 by Gregory Dal Piaz
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February 2009
D. Ventura Ribeira Sacra Pena Do Lobo 2007
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“Slight smoke, tar and black cherry on the nose. Tangy black cherry fruit on the palate with good acidity and a medium light body. Bright and has a slight bubble gum fruit on the finish. Not a very long finish, but...”
Wine review by brooklynwino
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