Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo - Mencía

Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de CanedoMencía

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Mencía of Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo is a red wine from the region of Bierzo of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Mencía from the Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mencía of Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Mencía of Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of spices, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo's Mencía.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Verdejo

An ancient grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time, mainly in the Rueda region of northwestern Spain. D.N.A. tests show that it is the result of a natural cross between Savagnin and Castellana Blanco. It should not be confused with the Verdelho, which is very well known in Portugal, and the Verdelho Branco, which is almost more widespread. The Verdejo is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can also be found in the United States (Virginia, California, etc.), Australia, Portugal, etc., but is practically unknown in France.

Last vintages of this wine

Mencía - 2016
In the top 100 of of Bierzo wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Mencía - 2015
In the top 100 of of Bierzo wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mencía - 2014
In the top 100 of of Bierzo wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mencía - 2012
In the top 100 of of Bierzo wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Mencía - 2011
In the top 100 of of Bierzo wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Mencía from Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo are 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo

The winery offers 27 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Bierzo in the region of Castille-et-Léon

The Winery Prada a Tope - Palacio de Canedo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Bierzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 15000 of of Spain wines
In the top 200 of of Bierzo wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

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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The word of the wine: Brilliant

Said of a very limpid robe whose reflections shine strongly in the light.

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