Rodrigo Méndez A Raio da Vella Caiño Tinto 2022
Crianza red wine from Rías Baixas. Varietal Caíño Tinto aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
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Rodrigo Méndez A Raio da Vella Caiño Tinto 2022
The wine O Raio da Vella Caíño Tinto is an Atlantic Spanish red wine that originates in the lush lands of northern Spain – an area of the country appropriately known as “Green Spain.”
Made from Caíño Tinto, a red variety indigenous to the DO Rías Baixas, the grapes are sourced from trellis-trained vineyards planted in sandy and granitic soils at very low altitudes - near sea level, actually – a fact that imparts a distinctively saline note to this Crianza red wine.
The hand-harvested grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. Then the red wine Rodrigo Méndez O Raio da Vella Caíño Tinto 2023 matured for 12 months in French oak barrels.
After bottling, this red wine from Rías Baixas was kept for some months in the cellar before hitting the market.
We suggest aerating this Galician red wine some time before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Rodrigo Méndez O Raio da Vella Caíño Tinto is medium ruby with some reddish reflections. |
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| Nose | Quite distinctive, this varietal Caíño Tinto has some lively herbiness and saltiness underpinning the crunchy sour red cherries, with a dash of black pepper and citrus and some spicy and creamy brushstrokes. |
| Palate | Mineral tension, umami salinity and herbal freshness are the defining features of this red wine by Rodrigo Méndez, which boasts a superb acidity, with powdery tannins and a detailed texture. Finish carries some spicy and balsamic suggestions and elegant hints of dried flowers. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Rodrigo Méndez O Raio da Vella Caíño Tinto 2023 showcases the compelling personality of the red wines from Spain’s lush Atlantic Coast. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rías Baixas |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 11.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 20 minutes before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Other guides | James Suckling: 94. |
| Mono-Varietal | Caíño Red |
| Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Cold meats, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Grilled red meats, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Stews, Stuffed Chicken |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
| Red Grapes | Caiño Tinto |
