Guimaro A Ponte 2021

This dry red wine from D.O. Ribeira Sacra is crafted by the Guímaro winery using indigenous Galician grape varieties. It features a medium body with floral aromas, ripe red fruit notes, and a fresh texture on the palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Mencía, Caiño, Sousón, Brancellao, Merenzao
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Ribeira Sacra
• Winery: Guímaro
• Soil / Altitude: Granite and slate with abundant quartz, high-altitude vineyard
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Over 12 months in used 500-liter French oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes originate from the A Ponte parcel, located on one of the highest and coolest hilltops in Amandi. The vineyard is planted on soils composed of granite and slate with abundant quartz, which lends a distinct mineral character.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

Match

Winemaking

Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts using 100% whole clusters in oak vats. The wine is then aged for over a year in used 500-liter barrels and bottled without fining or filtration.

Why buy it

This red wine showcases the typicity of steep Galician vineyards, offering a fresh and balanced profile. It is an ideal choice for those who appreciate single-vineyard wines with an Atlantic character. If you wish to add an authentic bottle to your cellar, you can buy Guimaro A Ponte 2021 online directly from our shop.