Adega Pena das Donas
The Ribera Sacra is an ancient land of valleys and monasteries, but the DO was only created in 1996, and this is the only Galician region which specialises in red wines, notably from the Mencia grape, as well as making beautifully crafted whites from Godello. Pena das Donas is a relatively new estate, although the five hectares of vineyards they have acquired on the incredibly steep, terraced banks of the meandering River Sil are between eighty and one hundred years old. These are among the best Godello and Mencia wines we have tasted, so pure and precise in their execution, making them truly world class.

Other reviews and comments
Ribeira Sacra Spain
Native Mencia from fifty year old vines, in a beautifully crafted fashion, with very precise fruit and fine structure (think best Gamay moving towards Pinot Noir). Lots of red berry fruit, soft tannins and a juicy finish making this very easy to drink. Aged four months in a combination of French and American oak to round off the wine without losing its typical fruitiness or imparting oak flavours.
Ribeira Sacra Spain
'Almalarga' means large in spirit, and this Godello certainly has plenty of that. Made from 80 to 100 year old vines and given four months on the lees, this has a distinctive Chablis like personality. Fresh, precise and focussed fruit with masses of character and a lovely texture for such a simple variety. Lively, mineral and fresh, this is a wine for drinking both on its own and with food.
Ribeira Sacra Spain
Do not be put off by the fact this wine says 'barrica' (oaked) on the label (we were when we first looked at it), as it is a far cry from being oaky. Lovely texture with a single note of richness mid-palate.





