The Meco Vino de Romeria from Casa de Outeiro is a fine example of a red wine from the Ribeira Sacra, a wine-growing region located in northwestern Spain, in Galicia. The name ‘Meco’ refers to traditional Galician folk festivals, while ‘Romería’ refers to religious pilgrimages, emphasising the deep connection between wine, culture and spirituality in the region. The Ribeira Sacra, meaning ‘sacred riverbank’, is characterised by breathtaking landscapes with terraced vineyards climbing steep hillsides along the Miño and Sil rivers. This terrain makes it impossible to use machinery, forcing winegrowers to work manually in extreme conditions, a practice known as ‘heroic viticulture’. The soil is mainly composed of slate and granite, which give the wines their minerality, while the continental climate with hot summers and cool winters promotes optimal ripening of the grapes. The red wines of the Ribeira Sacra are generally produced with native grapes such as Mencía, Brancellao and Merenzao. Mencía, in particular, is used in its pure form in this bottle and is appreciated for its freshness, fruity aromas and floral notes. Harvesting is done by hand due to the roughness of the terrain. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's freshness and fruity aromas. Bright ruby red in colour, the nose reveals intense aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by floral notes and a touch of minerality. On the palate, it is fresh, balanced and persistent, with soft tannins and an elegant finish. It calls out for Mediterranean cuisine, white meats, cured meats, semi-mature cheeses and mushroom dishes. Ideal with Spanish tapas and traditional Galician dishes.