Grandes Pagos Gallegos
Fraga do Corvo Monterrei Mencía
Monterrei, Galicia, Spain
Dark blue and black fruits prominent on the nose and palate, with additional rich and toasty aromas, dark cocoa powder. Balanced acid, tannins and minerals on the palate in a soft body with teeth coating chalky minerals that linger on and on.
Dark blue and black fruits prominent on the nose and palate, with additional rich and toasty aromas, dark cocoa powder. Balanced acid, tannins and minerals on the palate in a soft body with teeth coating chalky minerals that linger on and on.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2022
Wowza, this really over-delivered for $20: inky no sign of age on rim, effusive dark fruit, brooding ripe black & blue berried mingled with spices, cocoa, dried herbs, minerals, hoisin - blind I would have guessed Mourvèdre from Southern France. Great extract & density of flavors on nose & mid palate, cut a broad swath, smooth rich, finely grained tannins balanced seamlessly. Bit less acidity than Mencia from Bierzo, but enough for the smoked ribs devoured alongside this gem.
Wowza, this really over-delivered for $20: inky no sign of age on rim, effusive dark fruit, brooding ripe black & blue berried mingled with spices, cocoa, dried herbs, minerals, hoisin - blind I would have guessed Mourvèdre from Southern France. Great extract & density of flavors on nose & mid palate, cut a broad swath, smooth rich, finely grained tannins balanced seamlessly. Bit less acidity than Mencia from Bierzo, but enough for the smoked ribs devoured alongside this gem.
Aug 11th, 2024