With equal amounts of elegance and drinkability, this Mencía is both seductive and intriguing with its deep yet crunchy black fruit drenched in bergamot. The smoky backdrop of Earl Grey, wet tobacco leaves, dried oregano and sage. The tannins are assertive but so vibrant, perfectly chiseling the intense, pure fruit. Long finish, precise and energetic with tingling white pepper, nutmeg and cardamom. Complex deliciousness. Enjoy a bit chilled.
The 2021 Mencia Ribeira Sacra is a dark red/purple color. In the glass, it reveals notes of dark stones, pepper, wild blackberries, and a wonderful meaty character. In the cellar, it was aged for one year in 500-liter puncheons. Full-bodied, it takes on a Rhône-like character with hearty structure and a long finish. It’s an outstanding savory wine to enjoy over the coming 10 years.
Beautifully fragrant and enticing, with aromas of mace, cured tobacco, sandalwood, violet and graphite. This draws you into the glass, where the silky texture carries a bright, focused range of plum skin, steeped black cherry, smoke, milled pepper and anise. Long and plush on the well-spiced finish. Mencía and Garnacha. Drink now through 2031.
The 2021 Mencía Alvaredos-Hobbs hails from Ribeira Sacra, where it aged in barrels. Purple-hued, it presents black fruit, earthy mushroom, wild herb, pomegranate and violet hints. It's leanmer in texture, with some edges and bold freshness. The 2021 is grippy yet balanced, with some edges and bold freshness. It finishes long and flavorful, combining richness and maturity with energy and depth.
Sandalwood, briars, violets, dried lychees, pepper and ripe mulberries. Juicy and plump, with a medium body and firm, fine-grained tannins. Botanicals and juniper in the long finish. Drink now.
Winery Notes
Native to the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, mencía is known for its thick skins and dark fruit and floral characteristics. When planted in hillside regions with poor soils the vines thrive to produce beautifully structured, age-worthy aromatic red wines.
