Wines made from Mencia grapes of Liébana
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Liébana.
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
The wine region of Liébana is located in the region of Cantabrie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Picos de Cabariezo or the Domaine Picos de Cabariezo produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Liébana are Mencia et Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Liébana often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia