Grape · Red
Mencía
RedWSET level 2
Reviving grape from Northwest Spain. Elegant, aromatic wines. Often compared to Pinot Noir. Grows on slate slopes.
- Origin
- Bierzo, Spain
- Climate
- Cool, Atlantic
- Skin colour
- Dark blue
- Alcohol
- 12-14%
- Ageing potential
- Good
Taste profile
Aromas
- Red berries
- Violet
- Flowers
- Mineral
- Herbs
Where does it grow?
- Bierzo
- Ribeira Sacra
- Valdeorras
Key wines
- Bierzo
- Ribeira Sacra
Food
Poultry, mushrooms, light meat
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