Pittacum
Bierzo Mencía
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, 2014Hard to beat for the price. Classic producer in Bierzo DO.
Hard to beat for the price. Classic producer in Bierzo DO.
Jun 14th, 2013Gorgeous 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, 2015Mencia; 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, 2015One 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, 2014Avec. Bold smooth Spanish and good to drink.
Avec. Bold smooth Spanish and good to drink.
Jul 13th, 2013A little restrained but still herbal with dark fruit, nice
A little restrained but still herbal with dark fruit, nice
Jun 29th, 2013