Wines made from Mencia grapes of Asturies
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Asturies.
More informations about the variety Mencia
Spanish, more precisely from the Duero Valley where it is still very present. According to some ampelographers, it is close to Cabernet Franc.
More informations about the region of Asturies
Asturias is a region in Northern Spain. Although it has never been Particularly focused on wine production, in 2009 the region was granted its first wine appellation, Cangas, suggesting a New interest in viticulture. So far, the wines produced locally are both red and white. They are made from Albillo, Gewurztraminer and Godello (Verdelho), Carrasquin, Syrah and Mencia.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Mencia
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Mencia
- FloralPresent in 2% of Mencia
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia