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Bierzo Mencía

8.935 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain
Mencía
Top Notes For
Paul Masson

Very complex earth tones. As this opens up the fruit is revealed.

Very complex earth tones. As this opens up the fruit is revealed.

Sep 18th, 2014
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

Hard to beat for the price. Classic producer in Bierzo DO.

Hard to beat for the price. Classic producer in Bierzo DO.

Jun 14th, 2013
John Venable

Gorgeous starbright ruby in the glass. Morello cherry, hibiscus, iced tea, crushed dill. Might be a little past its prime.

Gorgeous starbright ruby in the glass. Morello cherry, hibiscus, iced tea, crushed dill. Might be a little past its prime.

Sep 19th, 2015
Sean Grullon

Mencia; Think Cabernet franc goes to Spain. A floral nose with a decent amount of spice, some subtle plummy dark fruits and some red fruit notes, and aggressive vanilla and caramel notes from the oak. Medium tannins and Medium-bodied on the palate, with the red fruits showing on the palate and a tad spicy on the finish. Finish is a bit short, but a tasty Spanish wine. (Note there's a bit of Bret showing in my bottle, but blows off after decanting)

Mencia; Think Cabernet franc goes to Spain. A floral nose with a decent amount of spice, some subtle plummy dark fruits and some red fruit notes, and aggressive vanilla and caramel notes from the oak. Medium tannins and Medium-bodied on the palate, with the red fruits showing on the palate and a tad spicy on the finish. Finish is a bit short, but a tasty Spanish wine. (Note there's a bit of Bret showing in my bottle, but blows off after decanting)

Mar 1st, 2015
Pete Hegedus

One of my favorites - takes me back to a great day in Sevilla every time I open a bottle.

One of my favorites - takes me back to a great day in Sevilla every time I open a bottle.

Jan 11th, 2014
Daan de Groot

Great wine from home ;)

Great wine from home ;)

Oct 26th, 2013
Jon Van

Avec. Bold smooth Spanish and good to drink.

Avec. Bold smooth Spanish and good to drink.

Jul 13th, 2013
Ian Kinzler

A little restrained but still herbal with dark fruit, nice

A little restrained but still herbal with dark fruit, nice

Jun 29th, 2013
Pierre And Paula Soler

Nice from Geneva

Nice from Geneva

Mar 17th, 2013
Gema Couto

Mencía... Casi valor seguro.. Aún por catar ,:)

Mencía... Casi valor seguro.. Aún por catar ,:)

Mar 2nd, 2013