Wines made from Mencia grapes of Cantabrie
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Cantabrie.
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 Cantabrie
Cantabria is a small region on the northern coast of Spain, wedged between the Cantabrian Mountains and the Bay of Biscay. Together with its neighbours, Asturias (to the west) and the Basque Country (to the east), this lush, mountainous region is affectionately known as España Verde, ("Green Spain"). Viticulture has not traditionally been important here, as the local soils are too fertile and the Climate too wet and windy for quality viticulture. The few wines that are produced tend to be low-alcohol, high-acid, bright-tasting white wines, similar to the txakoli of the Basque Country.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Mencia
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia
- EarthPresent in 1% of Mencia
- OakPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia