Dominio Do Bibei Lalama

Since his first vintage in 2001, Javier Dominguez’s Dominio do Bibei is the driving force behind the emergence of quality wines. His family bought land in the Bibei valley, Ribeira’s most easterly sub-region. Today the 140 hectare estate are home to 45 hectares of vines. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to revive the region and its indigenous vines.

Dominio do Bibei Lalume is a blend of 85% Mencia and other indigenous grape varieties. Growing vines at varying degrees of elevation, between 300 to 700 metres above sea level.

The vine age varies between 25 and 100 years old. Harvesting by hand, destemming and undergo cold maceration for two days prior to fermentation. Punch downs are carried out every day, and the wine undergoes a long post-fermentation maceration. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation in French oak, followed by 18 months ageing in barrel, and 12 months in bottle.

• A vibrant and slightly spicy nose brimming with aromas of ripe black cherries, blueberries, dark plummy fruit and a touch of wild strawberry.
• The added complexity of peppery spice, toasty oak and warm mocha comes through on the palate
• Dominio do Bibei Lalama pairs well with empanadas, Iberico ham, octopus, and pork sausages

Dominio do Bibei Lalume is practising organic, biodynamic and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.