Wines made from Mencia grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Mencia
- Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Mencia
- FloralPresent in 3% of Mencia
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Mencia
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Mencia
- OakyPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia