Wines made from Mencia grapes of Toro
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Toro.
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
The wine region of Toro is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Teso La Monja or the Domaine Teso La Monja produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Toro are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Toro often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or black olive and sometimes also flavors of menthol, bramble or cigar box.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia
- FloralPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia