Sacra

Quis hxc, aliaque ejusdem generis perlegens in Auctoris scriptis non demirabitur, piissimum hommena, et doctrina sacra verissime excultum sic refragari Theologis omnibus) MysticiS) AscetiS) et Sacra?

Tractatus theologicus de charitate, in quo expenditur systema J.V. Bolgenj de amore Dei. Accedit ... Joseph Chantre Herrera, Giovanni Vincenzo Bolgeni 1792

Ribeira Sacra is a racy redhead, you fill in the blanks (Rita Hayworth, Susan Hayward, Ann-Margret, Nicole Kidman, Kate Winslet); women readers nominate your own.

Cab Franc frenzy: the polarizing grape sparks debate | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

In whose honour the Romaines erected an Image on horse backe, placed at the vpper ende of the streate called Sacra via.

The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1 William Painter

With Severall other Poems and Translations, 1651 ( 'Sacra', p. 167).

Notes: Divine Poems. Grierson, Herbert J.C Herbert J.C. Grierson 1921

It is important to understand that Ribeira Sacra wines are unique originals that should be judged on their singularly distinctive merits.

Cab Franc frenzy: the polarizing grape sparks debate | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

As to Ribeira Sacra, you may find those cabernet franc like wines more to you liking, but you will still have to acquire a new set of taste parameters and not judge them in the company, nor by the standards of the “inky monster” school of wine.

Cab Franc frenzy: the polarizing grape sparks debate | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

Next door, another German publisher has copies of Ars Sacra: Christian Art in the Western World on display, Ullmann, editor Rolf Toman; photographer Achim Bedmorz, $199, 1,100 images, 800 pages, 24 lbs and 20.9 x 15.1 x 4.8 inches.

Amazing Illustrated Art Books And Their Brilliant Publishers (PHOTOS) 2011

Even though the wines naturally may exhibit certain characteristics reminiscent of Burgundy, the Loire or Priorat and a few producers seem to be trying to imitate some of those styles, Ribeira Sacra wines are usually quite unique.

Cab Franc frenzy: the polarizing grape sparks debate | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009

"For anyone whose travels include stops to look at sacred art, "Ars Sacra" will be a godsend."

Amazing Illustrated Art Books And Their Brilliant Publishers (PHOTOS) 2011

But, for cabernet franc lovers, though the wines, except for one on which Jay Miller laid a desorbitado score, of the Ribeira Sacra cost no where near $100, I can heartily recommend them to Cab Franc lovers.

Cab Franc frenzy: the polarizing grape sparks debate | Dr Vino's wine blog 2009