TASTING NOTES:
89 Points - "Pale gold. Bright lemon, yellow apple and jasmine aromas are deepened by anise and an exotic cardamom quality. Fleshy but dry, with punchy orchard and pit fruit flavors and an undercurrent of salty minerals. Tastes like a top-notch Sancerre but with more flesh. Finishes with dry, dusty mineral grip and sneaky length. I really like this style." - Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, 2008-10-01

COMPOSITION: A blend of Treixadura, Loureira, Godello and Palomino (more info)

TASTING NOTES:
89 Points - "Pale gold. Bright lemon, yellow apple and jasmine aromas are deepened by anise and an exotic cardamom quality. Fleshy but dry, with punchy orchard and pit fruit flavors and an undercurrent of salty minerals. Tastes like a top-notch Sancerre but with more flesh. Finishes with dry, dusty mineral grip and sneaky length. I really like this style." - Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, 2008-10-01

COMPOSITION: A blend of Treixadura, Loureira, Godello and Palomino

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Founded in 1940 and owned to the present by the Méndez family. José Luis Méndez and his daughters Ana and Laura head one of the most progressive and stable wine firms in Galicia, and the largest private bodega in Spain's D.O. Ribeiro.

The Ribeiro vineyards are located on the slopes of the Miño River inland from D.O. Rías Baixas near the provincial capital and ancient Roman mining center of Orense. Highly regarded over the centuries for the quality of its wines, Ribeiro's quality suffered during much of the 20th century in favor of volume and blending for the voraciously thirsty Galician market. Campante and the Méndez family have lead the region's quality resurgence during the past decade.

Here, Albariño gives way to Treixadura and Loureiro as the primary noble varieties, along with a small amount of Godello. While refreshing and fragrant in style, Ribeiro is softer in its acidity than the typical Rías Baixas white, allowing for a more consistently dry finish.

The home estate, Viña Reboreda, provides all of the grapes used in the top wine, Gran Reboreda. For the Viña Reboreda brand, grapes are purchased from local growers after meeting the highest quality standards. (close)