Bodegas Viña Somoza
VIA XVIII Valdeorras Mencía Blend
Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain
Pale ruby. Tart red cherry, whiff of VA, rose, sanguine, blood, and blueberry pie on the palate. A blend of 8 varieties co fermented and aged in neutral French oak, 70% Mencia.
Pale ruby. Tart red cherry, whiff of VA, rose, sanguine, blood, and blueberry pie on the palate. A blend of 8 varieties co fermented and aged in neutral French oak, 70% Mencia.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Interesting Spanish blend of Mencia (60%), Garnacha (25%), Mouraton/Juan Garcia (7%) and Albarello (3%) with the balance from other native grapes. Medium ruby/purple color. Aromas of limestone, cherry and violets with a definitive “green note.” The pallet is full of red fruit and sour cherries with hints of black pepper, fresh green herbs, dark chocolate, iron and graphite. Soft oak and reasonable acidity. Nice balance.
Interesting Spanish blend of Mencia (60%), Garnacha (25%), Mouraton/Juan Garcia (7%) and Albarello (3%) with the balance from other native grapes. Medium ruby/purple color. Aromas of limestone, cherry and violets with a definitive “green note.” The pallet is full of red fruit and sour cherries with hints of black pepper, fresh green herbs, dark chocolate, iron and graphite. Soft oak and reasonable acidity. Nice balance.
Dec 12th, 2022
Medium body, soft tannins. Opened up during the meal but I wouldn’t pair it with anything big like pork sugo with pappardelle. Something more delicate.
Medium body, soft tannins. Opened up during the meal but I wouldn’t pair it with anything big like pork sugo with pappardelle. Something more delicate.
Mar 7th, 2021A bit earthy, slight mineral, low oak
A bit earthy, slight mineral, low oak
Nov 3rd, 2019
