Laura Lorenzo

Daterra Viticultores Portela Do Vento Mencía

9.156 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
Mencía
Top Notes For
Matt Perlman

Quite volatile initially, could dial down the acetone slightly but otherwise a standout. Tart black cherry and cranberry, violet, olive brine, fine grained granitic structure, warm earth. Let’s see what a day of air does

Quite volatile initially, could dial down the acetone slightly but otherwise a standout. Tart black cherry and cranberry, violet, olive brine, fine grained granitic structure, warm earth. Let’s see what a day of air does

Jul 15th, 2022
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

One of Galicia’s best and brightest

One of Galicia’s best and brightest

Apr 24th, 2021
Josh Morgenthau

At first, quite a bit of reductive and bretty notes which blew off within a half hour. Night 1: Berries and barnyard, acid and spice.

Night 2: Thick, thick violet perfume upon opening. Tart cherry, mulberry, cardamom. Wow! A day of air does the trick. Nose is so sexy and voluptuous. Just something I want to pour all over myself. On the palate it has the hallmark texture and umami of the rosado. A bit of VA and subtle tannins are pleasant if not fully integrated.

At first, quite a bit of reductive and bretty notes which blew off within a half hour. Night 1: Berries and barnyard, acid and spice.

Night 2: Thick, thick violet perfume upon opening. Tart cherry, mulberry, cardamom. Wow! A day of air does the trick. Nose is so sexy and voluptuous. Just something I want to pour all over myself. On the palate it has the hallmark texture and umami of the rosado. A bit of VA and subtle tannins are pleasant if not fully integrated.

Apr 15th, 2020
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

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

9.0

#mencia #galicia

#mencia #galicia

Dec 28th, 2019
Evan Roberts

Damn love this wine ! Was so good with dinner and paired with many different plates. Brought the last bit home as it warmed up so much more texture. Delicious!

Damn love this wine ! Was so good with dinner and paired with many different plates. Brought the last bit home as it warmed up so much more texture. Delicious!

Nov 10th, 2019
Paul Masson

Tarry, with vibrant red fruit

Tarry, with vibrant red fruit

Aug 11th, 2019
Charlie Evans

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1 person found it helpfulApr 20th, 2019
Josh Claxton

A bit reductive and funky, but really beautiful floral and earth notes once it blew off. In hindsight I would grab a friend and a decanter, give it a little time, and finish it in one go.

A bit reductive and funky, but really beautiful floral and earth notes once it blew off. In hindsight I would grab a friend and a decanter, give it a little time, and finish it in one go.

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2019
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Pure

Pure

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2018
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.0

deep earth notes and fully structured but in no way heavy or cloying. a brilliant balance of deep brooding and bright agile.

deep earth notes and fully structured but in no way heavy or cloying. a brilliant balance of deep brooding and bright agile.

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2018