TELMO RODRIGUEZ, As Caborcas, 6x75cl

🍷 Telmo Rodríguez – As Caborcas
Country: Spain | Region: Galicia
Appellation: Valdeorras DO | Grape Variety: Field blend of native varieties including Mencía, Merenzao, Brancellao, Sousón, and Garnacha Tintorera
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Vinified with minimal intervention using wild yeasts, whole bunch fermentation, and aged in large oak foudres for purity and transparency
Farming: Biodynamically farmed ancient hillside vineyards on schist and slate soils—restored by Telmo Rodríguez to revive Galicia’s forgotten viticultural heritage

🌟 A soulful Galician red—ethereal, wild, and profoundly expressive.

👁 In the Glass:
Bright garnet with ruby hues—luminous and delicate.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and captivating. Redcurrant, pomegranate, and wild herbs mingle with hints of crushed violets, smoke, and forest floor. A fine blend of fruit purity and earthy depth.

👅 On the Palate:
Silky and nuanced. Red berries and floral notes unfold over a backbone of fresh acidity and mineral tension. Elegant tannins and a whisper of spice lead into a long, refined finish. A wine of lift, grace, and quiet complexity.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Ideal with roast quail, mushroom dishes, Galician-style octopus, or lentils with chorizo. Also pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables and lighter cuts of meat.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Enjoy over the next 6–10 years as its aromatic complexity and savoury notes deepen with time.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
As Caborcas is a rare glimpse into Galicia’s ancient terroirs—crafted with reverence and restraint. Telmo Rodríguez brings forgotten vines back to life in a wine that’s as intellectual as it is beautiful.