Bodegas y Viñedos Raul Perez - Ole Imports

MonterreiQDMWine: Alanda Blanco 2011 (Certified Organic Farming)Producer: QDMDO: Monterrei (Zone # 1)Grape: 33% Godello, 33% Dona Blanca, 33% Treixadura).The grapes that go into making Alanda come from all threedistricts of Monterrei (Pazos de Monterrei (430m),Tamaguelos (390-460m) and Oimbra (400m).Production: 660 cases made – 115 for the USAgeing: Stainless steel tank, with no malolacticfermentation.Winemaker: José Luis Mateo and Raul PérezWine: Alanda Tinto 2009 (Certified Organic Farming)Producer: QDMDO: Monterrei (Zone # 1)Grape: 65% Mencía, 30% Bastardo, 5% Tinta Fina. Thegrapes that go into making Alanda come from all threedistricts of Monterrei (Pazos de Monterrei (430m),Tamaguelos (390-460m) and Oimbra (400m).Production: 440 cases made – 155 for the USAgeing: Cool maceration , with Malolactic in neutral oakand ageing during 13 months (2 year old ) French oak.Winemaker: José Luis Mateo and Raul PérezAlanda Blanco 2011 – IWC 92 ptsGreen-gold color. Pungent, mineral-laced scents of underripeorchard fruits, nectarine, citrus pith and violet, with a spicyovertone. Smooth, palate-coating ti pear and pit fruit flavors arebraced by chalk and quinine nuances and show terrificenergy. The finish lingers with floral and mineral notes. I had abrief image of mixing top-notch Chablis with a serious Condrieuwhen I drank this intriguing wine.History: ’10 91 IWC, ‘09 90 RP; ‘08 92 RPAlanda 2009 – IWC 92 ptsBright ruby-red. Expressive aromas of red berries, sandalwoodand mocha, with a suave floral topnote. Silky and impressivelyconcentrated, with sweet raspberry and cherry flavors andsuggestions of candied rose and allspice. A very long, spicyfinish leaves notes of rose and anise behind.History: ’09 90+RP; ‘07 92RP; ‘06 91RPwww.oleimports.comPage 18 February 2013