La Poda

Mencía

8.91 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Valdeorras, Galicia, Spain
Mencía
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

expresses the varietal typicity with a fresh and very fruity wine. traditional and careful viticulture processes are used. The winemaker, Almudena Alberca MW, is a friend of mine and while she is typically in Ribera del Duero heading up the Viña Mayor wines, with this #Mencia from #Valdeorras she shows that she clearly has the chops for other varieties and regions and can respect the essence of those areas and grapes.
Various vineyards located in the Valdeorras Valley.
Manual harvest.
Grapes transported to the winery in "boxes" of 20 kilograms. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures and with cold maceration.

expresses the varietal typicity with a fresh and very fruity wine. traditional and careful viticulture processes are used. The winemaker, Almudena Alberca MW, is a friend of mine and while she is typically in Ribera del Duero heading up the Viña Mayor wines, with this #Mencia from #Valdeorras she shows that she clearly has the chops for other varieties and regions and can respect the essence of those areas and grapes.
Various vineyards located in the Valdeorras Valley.
Manual harvest.
Grapes transported to the winery in "boxes" of 20 kilograms. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures and with cold maceration.

Dec 9th, 2021