Joaquín Rebolledo Valdeorras 2024

Cassis, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, dried violets and cedar—Mencía is one helluva aromatic variety, and Joaquin Rebolledo consistently makes one of our favorite easy drinking examples. From a small, family producer based at the heart of Spain’s Valdeorras DO (in Galicia) planted to steep slopes.

It was in 1978 that Joaquin Rebolledo first began his journey in viticulture. With a goal to preserve and restructure old vineyards of native varietals, Rebolledo has pioneered the story of viticulture in Galicia. His choice to graft with Godello and Mencia was at first seen as a risky bet, but now offers him international acclaim.

The family home of Joaquin Rebolledo goes back more than 4 generations. Tradition is still strong at the winery; every barrel is transported to a 2-centrury old cave “La Mina” where the barrels are let to rest surrounded by mineral aromas. Nowadays, the estate includes almost 100 acres of vineyards planted over slate, granite and sand in steep slopes following the Sil river.