Bodegas Y Vinedos Luna Beberide Mencia Bierzo 2011

Cépage : Mencia Région : Galice Appellation : Bierzo D.O Nature du sol : Mélange de quartz, d’ardoise et d’argile Culture : Traditionnelle. Vinification : Levures indigènes, pas de filtration Elevage : 12 mois en cuve Accord mets / vin : Brochettes de magret aux cerises, Pruneaux en chemise de jambon serrano. Maturité : A déguster de nos jours à 2014 Service : Ouvrir une heure avant Contenance : 6 x 75cl Bouchage : Liège naturel Conditionnement : Carton Degré alcoolique : 14 % vol

Sharp creamy concentrated nose of sweet spice with hints of nail polish (volatiles). In the mouth concentrated, light sour ripe fruit (blackberry, hints of dark cherry), with slight smoke. Finishes well. Body medium, acid medium tannin medium minus. Off dry to dry. Good QPR.

I am trying this varietal for the first time because I read an article and like to try new things. I can tell you this: It is different. Starting with the color which is a dark red-light purple. The nose is fruit and spice, but the taste is nothing I know. Foreign spice notes and earthy, and funky. Not sure I like it. I will try another bottle to make sure its not a problem with this bottling

Mencia eh? First time trying this grape and it is worth trying again. Light plum and licorice with a hint of tobacco and earth. Nicely balanced with a pleasant mouth feel and an okay finish. Bit tannic and rusty but good for the $13 (on sale from $17.99 at BC liquor stores).

Aroma of ripe raspberries and coffee; dry and full-bodied.