The wine region of Méntrida is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jiménez-Landi or the Domaine Jiménez-Landi produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Méntrida are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Méntrida often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cranberry or red currant and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, orange or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Méntrida is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 19 estates and châteaux in the of Méntrida, producing 70 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Méntrida go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
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In the UK wine calendar, wine merchants concentrate on selling certain regions at the same time every year. For Burgundy, it’s January; Bordeaux starts in April. Others, like the Rhône, aren’t quite so specific, but merchants do seem to agree that autumn is the right time to turn their attention to this part of France. Following a number of Rhône-focused tastings, and with my full report on the 2021s coming out soon, I have tasted and rated wines that are available to buy in the UK now and my re ...
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