Tebaida Nemesio

The 2019 Tebaida Nemesio was produced with ripe Mencía from a vineyard called San Salvador, in the village of Valtuille de Arriba and for now a Vino de Paraje Barreiriñas, where the soils are rich in clay and give a more fruit-driven and floral wine with softer tannins and moderate acidity. It fermented in 225-liter oak barrels and matured in new and second use 225-liter barriques for 16 months. Even if the oak is noticeable, it's not intrusive as in the Tebaida 5; there is more balance and elegance here, with 14.5% alcohol. It's floral wine in the style of the 1990s—showy, creamy and oaky. 900 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2021.

Very slick and fresh, sexy wine with peppery dark berries. Long, regal tannins and a shimmery, glossy finish. Drink or hold.