Adega Algueira S.L.

Carravel Ribeira Sacra Mencía

9.042 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
Mencía
Top Notes For
Alex Alvärëz

Simply impeccable. Proof that Spain is capable of elegance in the truest sense of the word.

Simply impeccable. Proof that Spain is capable of elegance in the truest sense of the word.

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2014
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Legit

Legit

May 30th, 2017
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

7.8

Meh. Not my thing.

Meh. Not my thing.

Apr 21st, 2015
Gustavo Sotelo

2011. A perfect example of why we should bring this grape to California. Algueira is one of the top Mencia producers in Spain.

2011. A perfect example of why we should bring this grape to California. Algueira is one of the top Mencia producers in Spain.

Dec 19th, 2014
Brian Miracle

The mind of Mencia. Yum.

The mind of Mencia. Yum.

Dec 19th, 2014
Ruby Yao

Beautiful finish

Beautiful finish

Dec 31st, 2018
Marion Brewer

This wine is impeccable. The best of Spanish acidity meets lovely tannins and tons of dirty, dark berries.

This wine is impeccable. The best of Spanish acidity meets lovely tannins and tons of dirty, dark berries.

Mar 2nd, 2018
Spencer Dodd

Serious wine at moderate prices. Will look into this region. Let this air and it is nuts

Serious wine at moderate prices. Will look into this region. Let this air and it is nuts

Feb 23rd, 2018
Jonathan Bleasel

‘Bastado’ grape variety ?aka Trousseau Very tasty orange rind sweet creamy

‘Bastado’ grape variety ?aka Trousseau Very tasty orange rind sweet creamy

Oct 19th, 2017
Nicole Hudson

Gato for our anniversary - lighter but a little too dry. Dark fruits (cherry, plum) and a bit earthy.

Gato for our anniversary - lighter but a little too dry. Dark fruits (cherry, plum) and a bit earthy.

Dec 18th, 2016