Tolo Do Xisto Ruxe Ruxe Mencia RIbeira Sacra 2019  £17.95

TOLO DO XISTO RUXE RUXE MENCIA RIBEIRA SACRA 2018

Illustration by Jaume Coca. Ruxe Ruxe is the expression used in the Galician language to indicate the noise of an
stomach growling with hunger. The illustration uses the metaphor of butterflies to depict this feeling, as the
aromas of this wine will always perk up your appetite.

100% Mencia from 30 to 40 year-old vines grown on slate (Xisto) and clay and limestone soils in the Atlantic influenced climate.  Fermented and aged in Stainless steel - no oak.  

Tasting note;

Dark cherry with a violet rim.   Nose shows currant aromas, blue flowers, spices, ripe fruit and red fruit, freshness, sea aromas, while the palate is fresh, with black and red ripe fruits, (acidic fruits such as raspberries and cherries), floral, tasty, herbal notes, aromatic herbs, sweet spices, candied fruits and powerful sea flavour. Good acidity with fruity expression and ripe tannins.

Food pairing:
The perfect match: Grilled sardines.
Solid choices: Slow cooking game meat (civet), lamb, rabbit, red meats. Ceviche, blue fish, seafood. Cheeses such as Manchego and Idiazabal. Iberian sausages. Rice.
Surprising hits: Iberian ham, sausage with beans, red peppers, salmon marinated with citrus, tuna tataki, wild boar civet, stuffed squid.

Music Match
Lovely Day by Bill Withers