Envinate “Lousas Vinas de Aldea”, Ribeira Sacra, Spain 2023

Lousa is the local slate soil in Ribeira Sacra’s Ribeira do Sil and Amandi areas, soaking up daytime heat to help grapes ripen evenly while adding minerality, floral, and spicy notes to the wines. “Aldea,” meaning “village” in Galician, highlights Envínate’s village-level wines that capture each area’s unique personality. These bottlings offer a broader snapshot alongside their single-parcel wines. They showcase the region’s distinct sense of place in an approachable way.