Guimaro Finca Capelinos 2019 (WA 97)

Wine Advocate 97 points.
The 2019 Finca Capeliños comes from a southwest-facing vineyard at 350 meters in altitude on schist soils, with nearly centenary vines with mixed varieties but dominated by Mencía. It fermented with 55% full clusters and a very long fermentations and a very soft vinification, almost like an infusion to try to not extract too much. For Pedro Guímaro, this is his favorite vineyard with a big varietal field blend. I love the restraint here; there's also great elegance and nuance, and it opened up faster than other 2019s. There is less fruit and more flowers, herbs and rocks here than in the 2020. This is always a little more tannic than the Pombeiras. 1,000 bottles produced. LG Mar 2022.

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