2023 Envinate Lousas Vinas de Aldea

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Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | Spain |
Region | |
Appellation | |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2023 |
Grape | , |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
Drink window | 2025 - 2031 |
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Description
About Envínate
Envínate (Spanish for "wine yourself") is the collaborative project of four friends – Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos and José Martínez – who met while studying oenology in Alicante. What began as a wine consultancy in 2005 has grown into one of Spain's leading wine initiatives.
The team works with indigenous grape varieties on special, Atlantic-influenced terroirs in Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands, among others. The approach is minimalist and focused on pure terroir expression: hand harvest, fermentation with wild yeasts, minimal intervention and maturation in used barrels or concrete. Sulphur is only added when strictly necessary at bottling.
The result is wines that express their origins in a lively, honest and uninhibited way.
Grapes & Tasting Notes: Lousas Viñas de Aldea 2023
Aldea means “village” in Galician – this wine is Envínate’s village cuvée, coming from several plots of very old vines (60+ years) on steep slate slopes in Ribeira Sacra, at an altitude of 400 to 600 metres.
The 2023 is again a blend with approximately 80% Mencía, supplemented with local grape varieties such as Alicante Bouchet, Brancellao, Godello, Caiño, Merenzao, Mouraton, Palomino and Souson. The grapes were harvested by hand, partly fermented with whole bunches in concrete vats and small plastic containers. The wine matured for 11 months in used oak barrels on the fine lees, without the addition of sulphur.
The 2023 style is fresh, open and mineral, with aromas of red and dark fruits, wild herbs and a light pepperiness. Pure and chalky on the palate, with lively acidity, fine tannins and a long, weightless finish. An expression of altitude, slate and Atlantic tension.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous and Wine Spectator via the links next to the image. A free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Roasted beetroot with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinegar
The earthy beetroot, fresh cheese and nuttiness complement the mineral and spicy character of the wine.Pasta with mushrooms, garlic and thyme in a light cream sauce
Earthy flavours and soft texture combine well with the fine tannins and floral profile.Grilled chicken leg with rosemary, lemon and roasted vegetables
Spicy notes and juicy meat harmonize with the refined structure and acidity of the wine.Tortilla Española with onion and potato, served with pimientos de padrón
The soft texture of the tortilla and the mild bitters of the pimientos enhance the wine without overpowering it.Lentil salad with roasted carrot, cumin and fresh parsley
Structure and earthy elements in the dish reflect the character of the wine, while fresh herbs provide tension.Roasted cauliflower with smoked paprika powder and yoghurt sauce
The toasted notes and light smoke bring out the depth of the wine, the yoghurt keeps it fresh.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Spain |
Region | Galicia |
Appellation | Ribeira Sacra |
Winery | Envinate |
Grape | Garnacha, Moravia Agria |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2023 |
Drinking as of | 2025 |
Drinking till | 2031 |
Alcohol % | 12.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 94 |
James Suckling rating | 96 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$30
Drink Date:
2025 - 2030
After the Chingao bottling, there is a creamy and spicy whiff in the 2023 Albahra, which makes it feel more mainstream. It's juicy and aromatic and has a medium-bodied palate, contained ripeness, 13% alcohol and good balance, with some fine-grained tannins. Last year, they introduced some white Pardilla grapes in the blend that seem to have given it freshness and a kick in the palate, which is Mediterranean, with good freshness and a balanced mouthfeel. 67,000 bottles and 600 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2024.
The Envínate portfolio in the Mediterranean has been enhanced with a white wine.
Published: Jan 09, 2025
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James Suckling
Score
96
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 39
Envínate Ribeira Sacra Lousas Viñas de aldea Vinos Atlánticos 2022
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024
Color
Red
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Vintage
2022
This has a fascinating nose that shows pepper, dried herbs, wild red fruit and a pleasant, enveloping herbal note. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, focused and delineated, with lots of precision and a savory sensation. An outstanding entry-level wine in the region. This comes from multiple plots in the Amandi, Quiroga and Mino areas. Each plot is vinified separately with varying proportions of whole bunches. Aging takes place mostly in barriques with a smaller proportion in cement. Drink now.
Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas
Senior Editor
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Envínate (translates as "wine itself") is the brainchild of 4 friends, winemakers Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos and José Martínez. This gang of four was founded in 2005 while studying oenology at the University of Miguel Hernandez in Alicante. After graduating, they formed a winemaking consultancy, which evolved into Envínate, a project focused on exploring distinctive plots of land, mainly in the Atlantic regions of Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands. Their shared goal is to make very pure and authentic wines that express the terruño of each parcel in a clear and concise way. To this end, no chemicals are used in any of the Envínate vineyards, all plots are picked by hand, the grapes are trodden and the wines are fermented exclusively with wild yeasts, with a varying proportion of whole grape bunches included. Before maturing, the wines are aged in old barrels and concrete, and sulfur is only added at bottling when necessary. The result is some of the most exciting and honest wines produced in Spain today.
About Envínate
Envínate (Spanish for "wine yourself") is the collaborative project of four friends – Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos and José Martínez – who met while studying oenology in Alicante. What began as a wine consultancy in 2005 has grown into one of Spain's leading wine initiatives.
The team works with indigenous grape varieties on special, Atlantic-influenced terroirs in Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands, among others. The approach is minimalist and focused on pure terroir expression: hand harvest, fermentation with wild yeasts, minimal intervention and maturation in used barrels or concrete. Sulphur is only added when strictly necessary at bottling.
The result is wines that express their origins in a lively, honest and uninhibited way.
Grapes & Tasting Notes: Lousas Viñas de Aldea 2023
Aldea means “village” in Galician – this wine is Envínate’s village cuvée, coming from several plots of very old vines (60+ years) on steep slate slopes in Ribeira Sacra, at an altitude of 400 to 600 metres.
The 2023 is again a blend with approximately 80% Mencía, supplemented with local grape varieties such as Alicante Bouchet, Brancellao, Godello, Caiño, Merenzao, Mouraton, Palomino and Souson. The grapes were harvested by hand, partly fermented with whole bunches in concrete vats and small plastic containers. The wine matured for 11 months in used oak barrels on the fine lees, without the addition of sulphur.
The 2023 style is fresh, open and mineral, with aromas of red and dark fruits, wild herbs and a light pepperiness. Pure and chalky on the palate, with lively acidity, fine tannins and a long, weightless finish. An expression of altitude, slate and Atlantic tension.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous and Wine Spectator via the links next to the image. A free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine for your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grandcruwijnen customers.
Roasted beetroot with goat cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinegar
The earthy beetroot, fresh cheese and nuttiness complement the mineral and spicy character of the wine.Pasta with mushrooms, garlic and thyme in a light cream sauce
Earthy flavours and soft texture combine well with the fine tannins and floral profile.Grilled chicken leg with rosemary, lemon and roasted vegetables
Spicy notes and juicy meat harmonize with the refined structure and acidity of the wine.Tortilla Española with onion and potato, served with pimientos de padrón
The soft texture of the tortilla and the mild bitters of the pimientos enhance the wine without overpowering it.Lentil salad with roasted carrot, cumin and fresh parsley
Structure and earthy elements in the dish reflect the character of the wine, while fresh herbs provide tension.Roasted cauliflower with smoked paprika powder and yoghurt sauce
The toasted notes and light smoke bring out the depth of the wine, the yoghurt keeps it fresh.
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Spain |
Region | Galicia |
Appellation | Ribeira Sacra |
Winery | Envinate |
Grape | Garnacha, Moravia Agria |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2023 |
Drinking as of | 2025 |
Drinking till | 2031 |
Alcohol % | 12.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 94 |
James Suckling rating | 96 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$30
Drink Date:
2025 - 2030
After the Chingao bottling, there is a creamy and spicy whiff in the 2023 Albahra, which makes it feel more mainstream. It's juicy and aromatic and has a medium-bodied palate, contained ripeness, 13% alcohol and good balance, with some fine-grained tannins. Last year, they introduced some white Pardilla grapes in the blend that seem to have given it freshness and a kick in the palate, which is Mediterranean, with good freshness and a balanced mouthfeel. 67,000 bottles and 600 magnums produced. It was bottled in June 2024.
The Envínate portfolio in the Mediterranean has been enhanced with a white wine.
Published: Jan 09, 2025
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Score
96
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 39
Envínate Ribeira Sacra Lousas Viñas de aldea Vinos Atlánticos 2022
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024
Color
Red
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Vintage
2022
This has a fascinating nose that shows pepper, dried herbs, wild red fruit and a pleasant, enveloping herbal note. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, focused and delineated, with lots of precision and a savory sensation. An outstanding entry-level wine in the region. This comes from multiple plots in the Amandi, Quiroga and Mino areas. Each plot is vinified separately with varying proportions of whole bunches. Aging takes place mostly in barriques with a smaller proportion in cement. Drink now.
Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas
Senior Editor
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Envínate (translates as "wine itself") is the brainchild of 4 friends, winemakers Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos and José Martínez. This gang of four was founded in 2005 while studying oenology at the University of Miguel Hernandez in Alicante. After graduating, they formed a winemaking consultancy, which evolved into Envínate, a project focused on exploring distinctive plots of land, mainly in the Atlantic regions of Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands. Their shared goal is to make very pure and authentic wines that express the terruño of each parcel in a clear and concise way. To this end, no chemicals are used in any of the Envínate vineyards, all plots are picked by hand, the grapes are trodden and the wines are fermented exclusively with wild yeasts, with a varying proportion of whole grape bunches included. Before maturing, the wines are aged in old barrels and concrete, and sulfur is only added at bottling when necessary. The result is some of the most exciting and honest wines produced in Spain today.