This is a very impressive wine that performs well above expectations at this price. Made entirely from Mencia sourced from 75 year old grapes in a single vineyard, it shows good concentration and depth of flavor, yet remains just medium-bodied and hence quite versatile with food. Notes of dark cherries predominate, but there are also nice accents of spices and smoke, as well as a pleasantly meaty, savory undertone.
Pago de Valdetruchas, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia 2008
By Michael Franz