Clarabal is a winery that keeps alive the centuries-old tradition between viticulture and the Cistercian order, whose legacy remains on the slopes of the Miño River. Its philosophy of heroic, organic, and natural viticulture is reflected in each of its wines, authentic witnesses of the Ribeira Sacra landscape and history.

Clarabal red wine comes from a small plot in the Miño Valley. It is made mainly with Mencía, accompanied by a small proportion of Garnacha and indigenous white varieties that provide complexity, freshness, and aromatic richness.

Winemaking is carried out traditionally in French oak barrels, with a 7-month aging period in barrels previously used for white wine. This detail adds an extra layer of freshness and subtlety to the wine, balancing its fruity character with refined elegance.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Medium-high intensity, cherry red color with violet reflections that anticipate youth and liveliness.

• Nose: High aromatic intensity, with fresh red fruit (cherry, raspberry), floral nuances, and subtle notes of roasted coffee and toast from the aging process.

• Palate: Fresh and silky, with a balanced structure, acidity that enhances its liveliness, and a round, persistent finish that invites further tasting.

Pairings

Clarabal is a fresh and silky red wine, highly versatile at the table. Its balanced acidity and fruity character make it an ideal companion for various culinary styles:

• Galician cuisine: "empanada de zorza" (pork pie), "lacón con grelos" (pork shoulder with turnip greens), or grilled "chorizo criollo".

• White and light red meats: roasted free-range chicken, stewed rabbit, or grilled lamb chops.

• Fatty fish: salmon en papillote, grilled red tuna, or confit cod.

• International dishes: thin-crust pizza with mushrooms and ham, salmon sushi, or mushroom risotto with parmesan.

• Cheeses: semi-cured cow and goat cheeses, smoked San Simón, or a young Manchego.

Technical Sheet

Area: Belesar, Lugo, Galicia, Spain.

Winery: Lagares de Clarabal

Production: 730 numbered bottles.

Climate: Atlantic with Mediterranean influence. The year 2022 was characterized by a warm and dry summer, ideal for excellent ripening.

Vineyard: Vineyards on steep terraced slopes.

Soil: Slate, offering excellent drainage and sun exposure.

Type: Red Wine

Variety: 90% Mencía, 5% Garnacha Tintorera, 5% white grape varieties.

Vintage: 2022

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Temperature: Serve between 14-16°C

Consumption: 2028 under optimal storage conditions.

About this wine

This wine is not covered by a specific D.O.P. or I.G.P. It is a small-production Galician wine, made with an artisanal approach and minimal intervention. We present it transparently, without attributing a protected designation when it does not apply.