This is a wine from the steep terraces of Ribeira Sacra and what is often called “heroic viticulture”, where every vine is worked by hand along the dramatic river valleys.
Behind the wine is the project Anónimas Viticultoras, founded by Cristina Yagüe Cuevas and María Falcón. This is not a traditional estate, but a collaborative project working across Galicia with growers and small parcels. They are involved throughout, from vineyard decisions to vinification.
The approach in the cellar is deliberately low-intervention: hand-harvested grapes, gentle extraction, and fermentation with native yeasts to preserve the character of the fruit and site. Ageing is typically carried out in neutral vessels — often stainless steel or used barrels — avoiding overt oak influence and allowing the purity of mencía and the granitic and slate soils to come through clearly.
Catro e Cadela Mencía 2024 (Anónimas Viticultoras)
Bright, translucent ruby with violet rim. Crushed raspberries, wild strawberries and redcurrants, followed by rose petals, a hint of fresh herbs and a stony, slate-like note. On the palate, medium-bodied and finely etched, with lively acidity and silky tannins framing the red fruit. There is a subtle savoury edge beneath the fruit, leading to a clean, persistent finish with a gentle mineral lift.
Price: Medium