Winery FontousalBierzo Mencia
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 Bierzo Mencia from the Winery Fontousal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bierzo Mencia of Winery Fontousal in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Bierzo Mencia
Pairings that work perfectly with Bierzo Mencia
Original food and wine pairings with Bierzo Mencia
The Bierzo Mencia of Winery Fontousal matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of turkey ballotine, civet of wild boar or chicken massala.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fontousal's Bierzo Mencia.
Discover the grape 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.
Informations about the Winery Fontousal
The Winery Fontousal is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Bierzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bierzo
The wine region of Bierzo is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Descendientes de J. Palacios or the Domaine Descendientes de J. Palacios produce mainly wines red, white and pink.
The wine 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.
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