The
wines of Dominio do Bibei, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
Great wines from a spectacular region in northwest Spain
Ribeira Sacra is one of the appellations
in Galicia, northwest Spain, and it's known for its steeply sloped,
terraced vineyards that have a resemblance to those in the Douro or
Priorato. Dominio do Bibei is an ambitious project, looking to
express the terroir of the region through a natural winemaking
approach. Vinification is in a mix of different sized wood and
cement (including some Nomblot eggs) and natural yeasts are used.
Reds are made from Mencía, Garnacha, Brancellao and Mouraton (the
latter two being local varieties unique to the region) and whites
come from Godello plus a bit of Doņa Blanca and Albariņo.
THE
WINES
Dominio do Bibei Lapola 2010 Ribeira
Sacra, Spain
70% Godello, 20% Albariņo, 10% Doņa Blanca. This white
was aged in large oak, and its rounded and textured with smooth
pear, peach and citrus fruit. Some nuttiness in the background.
90/100
Dominio do Bibei Lapena 2009 Ribeira
Sacra, Spain
100% Godello. Fresh, citrussy and lively with nice acidity and a
rounded texture. Pure pear fruit is the key theme. 90/100
Dominio do Bibei Lalama 2008 Ribeira
Sacra, Spain
This red is made from Mencia, Brancellao and Mouraton. Fresh,
vivid sappy black cherry and plum fruit with a smooth texture and
attractive minerality. Quite fine and fresh. 92/100
Dominio do Bibei Lacima 2007 Ribeira
Sacra, Spain
This is a varietal Mencia from the highest vineyards (700-800 m)
and old vines (50-100 years). Vivid, fresh, pure black cherry fruit.
Sweet textured and smooth, very rounded in the mouth. Stylish and
pure with potential for development. 93/100
Dominio do Bibei 'B' 2008 Ribeira
Sacra, Spain
A varietal Brancellao, Fine, elegant and spicy with lovely fine
texture. Distinctive mineral character here along with the fresh,
light berry fruits. Really fine. 94/100
Dominio do Bibei 'MT' 2008 Ribeira
Sacra, Spain
A varietal Mouraton. Ripe, sweet black cherry nose. Fine black
cherry and plum notes on the palate. Distinctive and grippy with
lovely fruit purity and some tarry notes on the finish. 94/100
See
also:
The
wines of Rafael Palacios, Valdeorras
The
wines of Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo, Spain
Wines
tasted 05/12
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