Wines made from Mencia grapes of Galice
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Galice.
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 Galice
Galicia is one of the 17 first-level administrative regions (called comunidades autónomas) of Spain. It occupies the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, and is exposed on two sides to the Atlantic Ocean. To the South is Portugal, to the east Castilla y Leon. Viticulture has a Long tradition in Galicia, introduced to the region by the ancient Romans and continued by monks throughout the Middle Ages.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Mencia
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Mencia
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Mencia
- CreamPresent in 1% of Mencia
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Mencia
- SmokePresent in 1% of Mencia
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Mencia
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Mencia
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Mencia
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Mencia