Adega AlgueiraRibeira Sacra, Spain
Why you'll love it
Named “Value Red Wine of the Year” in the Tim Atkin MW Galicia Report 2026 and awarded 93 points, this wine is a brilliant introduction to both the Mencía grape and the dramatic Ribeira Sacra region. Produced by Adega Algueira,...
Bright, vibrant and seriously drinkable. Juicy blackberry and raspberry fruit lead the way, backed by a subtle smoky graphite edge that comes from the slate soils of Ribeira Sacra. Fresh, energetic and beautifully balanced with silky tannins and a lifted mineral finish.
Tapas, charcuterie, grilled lamb, roast chicken, or anything with smoky paprika and olive oil. Also a brilliant midweek red that massively over-delivers.
Best known in Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra, Dão
A fragrant red grape from north-west Spain. Red cherry, floral notes and fresh acidity, with a mineral edge from slate soils. Elegant and medium-bodied, it is often compared to Cabernet Franc or Pinot Noir.
Spain
Breathtaking terraced vineyards clinging to the steep slopes of the Sil and Miño river canyons in Galicia. Working them is so tough it's known as heroic viticulture. Mencía makes fragrant, fresh, mineral reds with real elegance. A region with a sense of drama, in the landscape and in the glass.
Ribeira Sacra, Spain
A Ribeira Sacra pioneer in Galicia, Adega Algueira works steep slate vineyards high above the Sil river. The estate helped spearhead the region's modern quality revolution. We stock their Brandán Godello and their Mencía.
More from Adega Algueira →Ribeira Sacra is one of Spain's most dramatic wine regions, where vineyards cling to steep slate terraces overlooking the Sil river canyon. Farming here is often called “heroic viticulture” because many vineyards are so steep they can only be worked by hand. Adega Algueira has been a key pioneer of the region's quality revival, producing wines that combine Atlantic freshness with mineral intensity. This Mencía is sourced from multiple hillside vineyards planted on slate, granite and schist soils capturing the vibrant, modern style that has made Ribeira Sacra one of Spain's most exciting regions.
If you like these, you'll love this: Cru Beaujolais, Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, or fresh, mineral-driven reds from northern Spain.
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