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 roasted stuffed goose with mushroom sauce, stuffed guinea fowl in the oven or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vinas del Bierzo's Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia.
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 Gran Bierzo Tinto Mencia from Winery Vinas del Bierzo are 2008, 2012, 0, 2004 and 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
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: Barbarossa
A black wine and table grape variety grown in Corsica, which is used in the ajaccio appellation.
