Envínate Ribeira Sacra Lousas Viñas de Aldea

About this wine

One of the most acclaimed natural wine producers working in Spanish terroir, Envínate's Lousas series showcases different Ribeira Sacra parcels with minimal intervention.

Sommelier's Note

"This is the village wine that redefined Ribeira Sacra for a new generation — no other entry-level bottling captures the region's slate-driven minerality and effortless drinkability this precisely."

Food Pairings

A versatile match for lamb, rabbit, and roasted red meats, as well as sausages and rice-based dishes. Its bright acidity and fine tannins also suit rustic Spanish tapas like albondigas and patatas bravas.

When to drink it

Great for casual weeknight dinners, Spanish tapas nights with friends, or as an easy-drinking introduction to serious natural wine for guests new to Galician reds.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Mencía

Style

Red

Price Range

¥3,500-5,000

Terroir & Winemaking

A village-level blend of roughly 80-95% old-vine Mencía co-planted with local Galician varieties (Brancellao, Caiño, Sousón, Garnacha Tintorera, Merenzao). Grapes are hand-harvested mainly from Riberas do Sil, with smaller amounts from Amandi and Quiroga-Bibei, off steep slate, gneiss, and granite slopes at 400-600m elevation. About 40% of the fruit is fermented as whole clusters in small open plastic tubs, then aged for 11 months in 228-litre neutral French oak barrels. Around 12.5% ABV.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lousas Viñas de Aldea taste like?

Fresh red berries like raspberry and strawberry, violet and wildflower aromatics, crushed herbs, and a distinct wet-slate minerality, carried by juicy acidity and fine, silky tannins.

What food pairs well with it?

Lamb, rabbit, and roasted red meats are classic matches, along with sausages, rice dishes, and Spanish tapas such as albondigas or patatas bravas. It also works well with grilled Japanese izakaya fare.

What grapes is it made from?

Roughly 80-95% old-vine Mencía blended with co-planted Galician varieties including Brancellao, Caiño, Sousón, Garnacha Tintorera, and Merenzao, grown on steep slate slopes at 400-600m elevation.

At what temperature should it be served?

Serve lightly chilled at around 13-14°C. Light decanting is optional but not essential, as the wine tends to show well right after opening.

How long can Lousas Viñas de Aldea age?

It drinks well young thanks to its bright fruit and fine tannins, but Envínate's village wines also reward 5 or more years of cellaring, gaining complexity over time.