Bodega del Abad
Gotín del Risc Bierzo Mencía
Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain
I don’t drink too many Spanish wines but I liked the blingy label and it turned out really good. Paired well with a grilled pork loin and grilled veggies. TGIF!
I don’t drink too many Spanish wines but I liked the blingy label and it turned out really good. Paired well with a grilled pork loin and grilled veggies. TGIF!
Sep 26th, 2020
I followed a 2005 Bordeaux with this... and despite the fact that the label scream "girls night out" it tastes like... well it tastes really good. Amazing achievement considering it's place in the lineup tonight.
I followed a 2005 Bordeaux with this... and despite the fact that the label scream "girls night out" it tastes like... well it tastes really good. Amazing achievement considering it's place in the lineup tonight.
Feb 19th, 2018
Trying out a nice affordable bottle, I believe this one was around $15.00. Deep ruby red with a slight purplish hue. Nose was coated in a meaty/gamey aromatics, definitely savory. Started to open up with a some woody notes too. Palate was a bit singular, a slight darkness to it, such as some plums but very very soft. Overwhelming factor on the palate was the dryness. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) with a moderate to light body. Dry finish that felt like it would not end. Solid value wine just very singular. Drink till 2019.
Trying out a nice affordable bottle, I believe this one was around $15.00. Deep ruby red with a slight purplish hue. Nose was coated in a meaty/gamey aromatics, definitely savory. Started to open up with a some woody notes too. Palate was a bit singular, a slight darkness to it, such as some plums but very very soft. Overwhelming factor on the palate was the dryness. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) with a moderate to light body. Dry finish that felt like it would not end. Solid value wine just very singular. Drink till 2019.
1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2016Elegant mencia with only a few months in barrel.
Elegant mencia with only a few months in barrel.
1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2016
This is really good ( despite the crappy label). Nose of flowers, earth, and with time, chocolate. A mouthful of lovely blackberry and sour cherry. Great value for $15. Get some.
This is really good ( despite the crappy label). Nose of flowers, earth, and with time, chocolate. A mouthful of lovely blackberry and sour cherry. Great value for $15. Get some.
1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2016
Hideous label, solid wine. First time trying Mencia that I can recall. Gulpable ink dark table wine with enough aromatic complexity and mid palate weight to satisfy the wine snob in any group.
Hideous label, solid wine. First time trying Mencia that I can recall. Gulpable ink dark table wine with enough aromatic complexity and mid palate weight to satisfy the wine snob in any group.
Mar 12th, 2017
The ugliest label in memory--Las Vegas meets Depardieu in a back alley- belies a velvety, balanced& juicy bierzo. This is all about texture.
The ugliest label in memory--Las Vegas meets Depardieu in a back alley- belies a velvety, balanced& juicy bierzo. This is all about texture.
Feb 26th, 2017
Wow, what a surprise. Thought I was in for a light, fruity red but this sucker has some depth and color. Has a beautiful dark red/purple color and an even more beautiful nose. Baked plums, milk chocolate, tar, and a touch of sweet vanilla. Almost smells like port/touriga nacional. Dark dried fruit on the palate, with some Asian spice, blackberry, figs, and a touch of earth. Soft tannins but rich, unctuous body. Great value for only $15 - would appeal to a cab drinker, Portuguese red drinker, or cab franc drinker.. in fact, the locals in Bierzo apparently thought for a long time that Mencia was related to Cabernet Franc.
Wow, what a surprise. Thought I was in for a light, fruity red but this sucker has some depth and color. Has a beautiful dark red/purple color and an even more beautiful nose. Baked plums, milk chocolate, tar, and a touch of sweet vanilla. Almost smells like port/touriga nacional. Dark dried fruit on the palate, with some Asian spice, blackberry, figs, and a touch of earth. Soft tannins but rich, unctuous body. Great value for only $15 - would appeal to a cab drinker, Portuguese red drinker, or cab franc drinker.. in fact, the locals in Bierzo apparently thought for a long time that Mencia was related to Cabernet Franc.
Feb 16th, 2017
Mensia grape
Dark ruby red in color with a light purple rim.
Very nice nose of wild berries, flowers, blueberries, blackberries, plums, strawberries, currants, vanilla, oak, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Dry and earthy on the palate with vanilla, earth, blueberries, black berries, black currants, plums, licorice, pencil lead and tart cherries.
Medium plus in body.
Short finish with powerful tannins and spices.
Nice Spanish wine to go with Spanish food or by itself.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points Wine Advocate
Mensia grape
Dark ruby red in color with a light purple rim.
Very nice nose of wild berries, flowers, blueberries, blackberries, plums, strawberries, currants, vanilla, oak, pencil lead and peppercorn.
Dry and earthy on the palate with vanilla, earth, blueberries, black berries, black currants, plums, licorice, pencil lead and tart cherries.
Medium plus in body.
Short finish with powerful tannins and spices.
Nice Spanish wine to go with Spanish food or by itself.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points Wine Advocate