From: Galicia, Spain
Tasting Notes: Made by the great Raul Perez. Fresh, mineral-tinged redcurrant and cherry scents show very good clarity and a subtle floral overtone. Tangy, focused and pure on the palate, offering intense flavors of bitter cherry and red berry preserves. Shows a light touch that's quite pinot-like, along with a touch of smokiness that carries through a long, mineral-driven finish. If you want to show somebody what Mencia smells, feels, and tastes like, serve this one.
Pairing: Hard Cheese, Pasta, Red Meat, Vegetables
The 2018 El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven was produced from seven or eight parajes from the village of Valtuille, a selection from the family vineyards that is given a few months in the 5,000-liter oak vats that help polish it, and the resulting wine is more relaxed. This is a Mencía that over-delivers for its price, especially in a year like 2018. It's medium-bodied, nuanced, floral, and more subtle than the unoaked Castro Ventosa (pink label), with fine tannins and a serious finish.
91 Points -The Wine Advocate
