LALAMA
DOMINIO DO BIBEI
RIBEIRA SACRA • GALICIA • SPAIN
"Mencía from steep terraces: fresh fruit, flowers and an Atlantic tension."
Quick Facts
Lalama is Dominio do Bibei's red: a Ribeira Sacra with about 85% Mencía and Galician varieties, from terraced vineyards between 300 and 700 m. It is fresh, fruity and medium-bodied.
- Type: dry red, 750 ml, 13 to 13.5% vol.
- Origin: D.O. Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
- Grapes: Mencía (~85%), Brancellao, Mouratón, Sousón, Garnacha Tintorera
- Aging: 15 to 18 months in multi-use French oak and oak vats
- Service: around 16 °C
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days at no cost
The Red of the Sil and Bibei Canyons
Dominio do Bibei is in the Bibei valley, one of the most isolated corners of Ribeira Sacra, with steep terraces of slate, clay and granite. Lalama brings together Mencía with other native varieties, is fermented with native yeasts and ages in multi-use oak, for a red of fresh fruit and lots of tension. Buy it at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more wines of Spain.
1. Technical Details
Winery: Dominio do Bibei.
Origin: D.O. Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain.
Composition: About 85% Mencía, with Brancellao, Mouratón, Sousón and Garnacha Tintorera.
Vineyards: Steep terraces between 300 and 700 m of altitude, on slate, clay and granite.
Aging: 15 to 18 months in multi-use French oak barrels, with a later rest in oak vats.
Style: Dry, Atlantic, medium-bodied, fluid and fresh red.
Alcohol: 13 to 13.5% vol., depending on vintage.
SKU: ESP-BIBEI-LALAMA-750
2. Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium-depth ruby red with a cherry rim.
Nose: Red and black fruit, violets, herbal and balsamic notes, over a mineral background.
Palate: Juicy, agile entry, with fine tannins and fresh acidity. A clean, mineral, earthy finish.
3. Pairing and Moments
Pairing: Grilled red meats, small game, roast poultry, legumes, fine charcuterie, salmon and seared tuna. See the guide to wines for cold cuts and cheese.
- Gift for wine lovers: an authentic red from Ribeira Sacra.
- Family meal: a juicy, friendly profile.
- Romantic or executive dinner: elegant and versatile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lalama by Dominio do Bibei?
It is a red from the D.O. Ribeira Sacra (Galicia), made with about 85% Mencía and other Galician varieties such as Brancellao, Mouratón, Sousón and Garnacha Tintorera, from terraced vineyards between 300 and 700 meters of altitude.
What is its style?
It is a fresh, fruity, medium-bodied red with an Atlantic profile, with red and black fruit, herbal and balsamic notes and fine tannins.
Does it use new oak?
Very little. It is aged for 15 to 18 months in multi-use French oak barrels, followed by a rest in large oak vats, to keep the focus on the fruit.
At what temperature should it be served?
Around 16 °C. Opening it a couple of hours beforehand helps its aromas express themselves.
Where can I buy Lalama in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.