Winery Vinas del BierzoGran Bierzo Tinto 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 Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia from the Winery Vinas del Bierzo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia of Winery Vinas del Bierzo in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia
The Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia of Winery Vinas del Bierzo matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes or chicken chawarma.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vinas del Bierzo's Gran Bierzo Tinto 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia from Winery Vinas del Bierzo are 2008, 2012, 2004, 2010
Informations about the Winery Vinas del Bierzo
The Winery Vinas del Bierzo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 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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The word of the wine: Residual sugars
Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.
