Bodega La SerranaUva Mencía
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, veal or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Uva Mencía from the Bodega La Serrana
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Uva Mencía of Bodega La Serrana in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Uva Mencía
Pairings that work perfectly with Uva Mencía
Original food and wine pairings with Uva Mencía
The Uva Mencía of Bodega La Serrana matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of escargots à la bordelaise, roast pork confit or spicy crispy chicken.
Details and technical informations about Bodega La Serrana's Uva Mencía.
Discover the grape variety: Mencia
Supple, elegant reds with a ruby robe and fine tannins, featuring aromas of raspberry, cherry, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, black pepper and very pronounced slate mineral notes. Fresh mouth, taut finish. The absolute star of Bierzo DO in Castilla y León and signature of Ribeira Sacra DO and Valdeorras DO in Galicia (heroic vine terraces). Also cultivated in Portugal under the name Jaen. Native Iberian grape from the northwest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Uva Mencía from Bodega La Serrana are 2012, 0
Informations about the Bodega La Serrana
The Bodega La Serrana is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Bierzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bierzo
DO of Castile and Leon in a northwestern basin at the gates of Galicia, mild Atlantic climate. Signature Mencia (62%): elegant, fresh reds with signature notes of raspberry, cherry, violet, graphite and a slatey mineral touch, fine tannins and chiselled acidity — Atlantic finesse sometimes compared to Pinot Noir. Old bush vines on slate and schist. Opulent Godello whites (pear, citrus, butter), Dona Blanca.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Cradle of great Castilian reds on high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) of the Duero. Tempranillo king (Tinto Fino, Tinta de Toro): powerful, structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and spices, firm tannins and length worthy of long ageing. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (fresh mineral Mencía). Lively herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda, cut grass and citrus.
The word of the wine: Gravelle
Term designating the deposit of tartar crystals in bottled white wines.
