Wines made from Mencia grapes of Rías Baixas
Discover the best wines made with Mencia as a single variety or as a blend of Rías Baixas.
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
The wine region of Rías Baixas is located in the region of Galice of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Raúl Pérez or the Domaine Pazo de Rubianes produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rías Baixas are Albarino, Loureiro and Caino blanco, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rías Baixas often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, mint or chamomile and sometimes also flavors of apple blossom, green melon or beeswax.
What are the typical flavors of the Mencia grape variety?
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Mencia
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Mencia
- PepperPresent in 1% of Mencia
- EucalyptusPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Dried flowersPresent in 1% of Mencia
- BalsamicPresent in 1% of Mencia
- FloralPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Mencia