Wines made from Mencia grapes of Lanzarote
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Lanzarote.
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 Iles Canaries
The wine region of Lanzarote is located in the region of Iles Canaries of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega de Yuco or the Domaine Bermejo produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lanzarote are Tempranillo et Mencia, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lanzarote often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, plum or orange and sometimes also flavors of honey, mango or vegetal.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia