Aptly named—such a fun wine. Exploding with juicy, vibrant purple and black fruit tinged with violets and iron. Ultra fresh but enough structure that it would stand up to heartier dishes
Aptly named—such a fun wine. Exploding with juicy, vibrant purple and black fruit tinged with violets and iron. Ultra fresh but enough structure that it would stand up to heartier dishes
Oct 28th, 2020
Mencia and albarin tinto. Pure berry fruit and loads of minerality. Irony, slatey, pencil lead and violets. Great with my Peruvian braised lamb!!
Mencia and albarin tinto. Pure berry fruit and loads of minerality. Irony, slatey, pencil lead and violets. Great with my Peruvian braised lamb!!
2 people found it helpfulOct 21st, 2015
Pop and pour. I didn't reference any notes, but guessed Mencia, so maybe I'm an OK merchant after all.
Whoa! - purple! Color. Slightly meaty, iron rich, tart blackberry nose. Excellent acidity and good weight of fruit. Plus at least .2 grade for fun factor.
Pop and pour. I didn't reference any notes, but guessed Mencia, so maybe I'm an OK merchant after all.
Whoa! - purple! Color. Slightly meaty, iron rich, tart blackberry nose. Excellent acidity and good weight of fruit. Plus at least .2 grade for fun factor.
2 people found it helpfulSep 10th, 2015
Excellent blend very natural and excellent with sheep or goat even better the second day
Excellent blend very natural and excellent with sheep or goat even better the second day
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015
Lovely fresh red from Asturias. Made from Mencía and Albarín tinto (=Alfrocheiro in Portugal). Zippy red fruit, black olives, olive brine, some really pretty spices. Taste is very smooth yet fresh. Red fruits, chalky tannins. Tiny green bitter to keep it interesting. Great acidity. Very gluggable. 2013.
Lovely fresh red from Asturias. Made from Mencía and Albarín tinto (=Alfrocheiro in Portugal). Zippy red fruit, black olives, olive brine, some really pretty spices. Taste is very smooth yet fresh. Red fruits, chalky tannins. Tiny green bitter to keep it interesting. Great acidity. Very gluggable. 2013.
1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2015
Capa alta y densidad alta, en nariz fresca intensidad baja fruta roja y levadura. En boca buena entrada amable ligero y fácil de tomar.
Capa alta y densidad alta, en nariz fresca intensidad baja fruta roja y levadura. En boca buena entrada amable ligero y fácil de tomar.
May 10th, 2015
Bright, juicy Mencia from Asturias with nice minerality.
Bright, juicy Mencia from Asturias with nice minerality.
Feb 21st, 2015
La Fanfarria. Me via and Albariño Tinto blend.
La Fanfarria. Me via and Albariño Tinto blend.
Jan 7th, 2015
Deep ruby in color; violets, black tea, and dried herbs on the nose; medium plus acidity; high tannins; tastes like black plums, blackberries, wet slate, and a hint of black pepper with a long finish.
Deep ruby in color; violets, black tea, and dried herbs on the nose; medium plus acidity; high tannins; tastes like black plums, blackberries, wet slate, and a hint of black pepper with a long finish.
Mar 14th, 2025
First Asturian wine, interesting mix of ripe red fruit with good acidity
First Asturian wine, interesting mix of ripe red fruit with good acidity
Sep 10th, 2024
Asturias, Spain
