The Mencía grape, which is found primarily in the northwestern regions of Spain, is gaining traction among consumers. If you aren’t sure what the Mencia grape offers, this attractive example from Merayo is a wine that expresses the purity of Mencía without any distraction from oak or other wines blended in. Macerated and fermented in stainless steel tanks, it is intensely aromatic, with a medium body and vibrant fresh berry flavors. You would be hard pressed to find a better red wine in this price range.
Merayo, Bierzo (Castilla y León, Spain) Mencia 2014
By Marguerite Thomas