Michelini I Mufatto Mencia en el Camino 2022 750ml

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Michelini I Mufatto Mencia en el Camino 2022 750ml

Name: Michelini I Mufatto Mencia en el Camino 2022 750ml
Brand: Michelini I Mufatto
SKU: 956849
Price: 16 USD
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Rating: 92 (2 reviews)

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I also tasted two vintages of their village red, but in this case it was already 2022 and 2021. 2022 was also a warm year, extremely dry, with a very torrid summer, but they managed to keep the alcohol level of the 2022 En el Camino to the same 12.5% as the 2021 I tasted next to it. Furthermore, there might have been some blocking in the plants, as the alcohol didn’t go up and the acidity was kept. It’s very primary and innocent. It’s 90% Mencía with 10% other grapes like Palomino, Doña Blanca and Alicante Bouschet, fermented with 30% full clusters and a short maceration. Fifty percent of the wine matured in oak casks and the other 50% in stainless steel for a period of a little less than one year. 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023.

Country: Spain
Region: Castilla Y Leon
Appellation: Bierzo

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

SKU: 956849

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Michelini I Mufatto

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Varietal

Mencia

Mencía, a distinguished red grape variety native to the northwestern region of Spain, particularly in Bierzo and Ribeira Sacra, offers wines of unique character and charm. Thriving in the region's steep terraced vineyards and slate-rich soils, Mencía produces wines acclaimed for their vibrant fruitiness and elegant structure. Mencía wines are known for their medium body, refreshing acidity, and flavors of red berries, plum, and subtle herbal undertones. With its silky texture and supple tannins, Mencía offers a delightful drinking experience that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, from grilled meats and hearty stews to charcuterie and tapas. As interest in Spanish red wines continues to rise, Mencía stands out as a shining star, captivating enthusiasts with its distinctive expression and unmistakable sense of place.

Country

Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.

Region

Castilla Y Leon

The ancient, arid and beautiful region of Castilla y Leon is the largest in Spain, and amongst the largest single 'regions' in any country of Europe. It has been famed throughout the centuries for its architecture, its people, its art and literature, and not least for its characterful and flavorful wines, which capture the beating heart and passion of Spain and Spanish culture. Castilla y Leon is essentially a vast plateau, and is extremely dry, with a poor soil structure which one might think would make viticulture difficult, if not impossible. However, Castilla y Leon has plenty of native grape varietals which are able to stretch their roots deep underground, to tap into the moisture and minerals which can be found there.

Appellation

Bierzo

Ratings & Reviews

WA 92pts

Wine Advocate

I also tasted two vintages of their village red, but in this case it was already 2022 and 2021. 2022 was also a warm year, extremely dry, with a very torrid summer, but they managed to keep the alcohol level of the 2022 En el Camino to the same 12.5% as the 2021 I tasted next to it. Furthermore, there might have been some blocking in the plants, as the alcohol didn't go up and the acidity was kept. It's very primary and innocent. It's 90% Mencía with 10% other grapes like Palomino, Doña Blanca and Alicante Bouschet, fermented with 30% full clusters and a short maceration. Fifty percent of the wine matured in oak casks and the other 50% in stainless steel for a period of a little less than one year. 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023.

VM 92pts

Vinous Media

The 2022 En El Camino is 100% Mencía from Bierzo. The 2022 opens with pomegranate, cherry and delicate reduction, plus a touch of underbrush. Clean and fruit-focused, the 2022 offers tea-like nuances, fine-grained tannins and a broad yet delicate palate. Moderate freshness balances its 12.5% alcohol without losing energy.

Winery Notes

Sourced from several parcels wityh vines that are at least 50 years old, the blend is 90% Mencia and 10% “other” including Palomino, Doña Blanca and Alicante Bouschet. Fermented 50% whole cluster. Spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts and aged for ten months in clay amphorae.

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Michelini I Mufatto Mencia en el Camino 2022 750ml

Winery

Michelini I Mufatto

Varietal

Mencia

Country

Spain

Region

Castilla Y Leon

Appellation

Bierzo

Wine Advocate

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Winery Notes

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