Best Mencia I have ever had, still with at least a couple of decades ahead, opaque garnet burgundy color with no sign of bricking, from a small century old vineyard, very distinctive nose of menthol, leather, clove, nutmeg, Asian five spices, pot roasted pork, black licorice, cassis and black plum, full body with fresh acidity and velvety tannin after three hours decant, tastes of black cherry, black berry, clove, licorice, espresso, black plum, mocha, and sandalwood, 588 bottles produced with 6 additional magnum. — 4 years ago
Medium Ruby in colour. Savoury Earthy Plummy aromas with a touch of barnyard. Earthy plum notes on the palate of medium plus intensity to begin with but faded somewhat after around 40 minutes. Have always loved the Mencia grape from Bierzo and this is proof it can cellar 19 years although it faded a bit - 95 points at the beginning; 92 points at the end. — 5 years ago
Well balance, light. Some tanins. Smooth and easy to drink. — 22 days ago
Excellent fruit and balance $23 — a year ago
Vila. Cata Bierzo. 140,00
19.03.18 — 7 years ago
Very interesting wine. Gritty. Minerals. Tannic. Yet, black cherry. — 9 years ago
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Was hoping for more from this. — 3 days ago