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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by F_&_M on 9/1/2022 & rated 90 points: Still drinking very nice. Great wine. (400 views) | | | Tasted by F_&_M on 1/5/2022 & rated 89 points: Really super nice at this point. Drinking really well. (711 views) | | | Tasted by vandal16 on 9/18/2019 & rated 91 points: Very organic. Violets, Tobacco, Earth and smoke. Dark in color and smooth tannins. Probably needed the age it had. (1167 views) | | | Tasted by Les Raisins Du Aron on 12/21/2018 & rated 92 points: Wow. As a person who has only taken wine tasting seriously for about 7 years, I have to say this bottle blew me away. It has matured into a fully bodied, delicious wine. It is way different than when I first purchased 4 bottles about 5 years ago from WTSO. I am happy to have had it from the very young to fully mature. If I could find more, I would buy it. The nose was wonderful, and the wine poured as the beautiful dark red color I remember. It's definitely a "special occasion" quality wine. (1363 views) | | | Tasted by vintage_whine on 5/3/2018: overoaked and extracted underripe green tannins. there's a lot of floral and sweet oak notes here, but it tends away from the fine structure of mencia from the hillsides (1746 views) | | | Tasted by guribh on 1/8/2018 & rated 91 points: Finally came around. A lesson in patience... (1428 views) | | | Tasted by SiciliaVegaUnica on 11/1/2017 & rated 91 points: I'm glad I have 3 more bottles of this wine. Seems like it's just now opening up. Had to let it breathe a bit. Very tannic, earthy, smoky, spicy, flavors of cherry cordials with hint of nutmeg. Nice long finish. (1214 views) | | | Tasted by SonomaCoaster on 10/22/2017 & rated 91 points: Last bottle was totally different and might have been flawed. This one was great, red fruit inflected, chewy but medium-grained tannins, minerally, a touch of smoke, exactly what you want in a mencia. (967 views) | | | Tasted by iDrum4Wine on 9/24/2017 & rated 91 points: Purple hue that opens with potpourri and dusty herbs. Medium bodied with raspberry and plum on the palate that finishes with a lingering smoked meat note. (816 views) | | | Tasted by SonomaCoaster on 9/23/2017 & rated 88 points: Lots of sediment, big wine, still heavy tannins. It's a ripe mencia too, but not overdone. Better with food, a little out of balance still, may get more even with time. (677 views) | | | Tasted by jayw on 7/7/2017: This wine has improved a lot in the last year. It has evened out and is no longer so tart. Expressive nose; flavors of dark fruit, tobacco, smoke, and floral notes. (677 views) | | | Tasted by iDrum4Wine on 10/25/2016 & rated 88 points: Red tint hue that opens with black licorice and pomegranate aromas that carry through on the palate with a slight earthy graphite note. Lots of sediment that I wasn't expecting and will filter for on the remaining bottles. Medium body, light tannins and good acidity/fruit balance. Paired well with homemade black bean soup. (944 views) | | | Tasted by iDrum4Wine on 5/12/2016 & rated 91 points: Potpourri and herbal aromas lead to pomegranate and raspberry flavors. Medium body with nice acidity/fruit balance and a finish that lingers. (1075 views) | | | Tasted by jayw on 4/29/2016: Nothing special. Tart and tannic , lean on fruit, ok finish. Would not buy again at any price. (1022 views) | | | Tasted by clio_wine on 4/16/2016: Good. I like Mencias, they are so quirky and unique, like Portuguese wines. Inky purple in the glass. Flavors of tar and herbs. Medium finish. Paired nicely with grilled steak and a glass after dinner was nice on its own. (1051 views) | | | Tasted by Winestache on 3/22/2016 & rated 85 points: Not a lot going on here. Ill defined with little fruit. A disappointment. (1015 views) | | | Tasted by John Novak on 3/20/2016: Very nice never had this varietal but unique lots of stuff going on (758 views) | | | Tasted by jayw on 3/19/2016: Dusty, earthy red, with fairly high acid. Very nice cherry finish, but otherwise undistinguished. There are plenty of better wines for $15. (569 views) | | | Tasted by F_&_M on 2/27/2016 & rated 88 points: Initial thoughts: nice darkness, juiciness. (759 views) | | | Tasted by DanH on 1/30/2016 & rated 87 points: Disjointed, rough tannins and too acidic. Some redeeming qualities therein (1262 views) | | | Tasted by John Novak on 1/29/2016: Really liked this one very deep great nose SAVE it a LONG time (647 views) | | | Tasted by oakville72 on 1/10/2016 & rated 88 points: Deep, dark and brooding. Exceptionally well-made with oak notes apparent in the nose. Hard to put a finger on the exact flavors of the mencia grape. It is fairly neutral and vinous, kind of like carignan. This is a wine still young and begging for time to develop. For now, drink with stews or other hearty dishes. (730 views) | | | Tasted by clio_wine on 12/17/2015: Good. Blood red. Black fruits with some earthiness. Pairs well with red meats and drinks nicely on its own afterwards. Enjoyable but not as deep and complex as some Mencias. (812 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Casar de Burbia Producer websiteMencíaMencia is grown in the Northwestern region of Spain near the borders of Galicia, Leon, and Zamora. Mencia produces fruity wines of great color, acidity and aging potential. It is sweet and aromatic, with a good dose of alcohol. The vines produce medium-sized clusters and fruit.
The reds made from Mencia have a characteristic velvety palate. Traditional reds are pale, fragrant and light wines. Modern winemakers are creating bolder reds, of higher concentration, expressing Mencia’s aromas and freshness. Many wineries are taking advantage of the variety ability to aging.
Rose wines are aromatic and fruity, lively, light and soft.Spain Vinos de España - Wines of Spain (Instituto Español de Comercio Exterior) | Wikipedia
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Spain is the third largest wine producing nation in the world, occupying the majority of the Iberian Peninsula with vast diversity in climate, culture, and of course, wine. From inky, dark reds of the [Priorat] to dry, white Finos from Andalusia, Spain can easily boast of elaborating a wide variety of notable styles. Within Spain there are currently 62 demarcated wine regions, of which a handful have gained international recognition: [Rioja], Priorat and [Ribera del Duero]. Yet these regions are only a small sample of the high quality wines Spain produces. Regions such as Cava, Penedes, Somontano, Galicia, Rueda and Jerez are only a few of the numerous regions worthy of exploration throughout Spain. Spain can also lay claim to having the most land under vine in the world, growing up to, by some accounts, 600 indigenous varietals of which Tempranillo is their most well known. Other popular varietals include [Garnacha], Bobal and Monastrell for reds and for whites; the infamous [sic] Palomino Fino grape which is used in the production of sherry wine, Pedro Ximenez in Montilla Morilles, Albarino used in the creation of the bright, effervescent wines of Galicia, and Verdejo in Rueda. - Source: - Catavino.net
Spain is not in the forefront of winemaking for its dessert wines, other than for its sweet wines from Sherry country including the highly revered Olorosos (when sweetened). But apart from Sherry Spain has a range of styles of dessert wines, ranging from the those made from the Pedro Ximenez grape primarily in Jerez and Montilla-Moriles) to luscious, red dessert wines made in the Mediterranean from the Garnacha (Grenache) grape. Some good Moscatels are made in Mallorca, Alicante and Navarre. The northwest corner of Spain, Galicia, with its bitter Atlantic climate, is even making dessert wines, called “Tostadillos” in the village of Ribadivia (similar to France’s “Vin de Paille”). The Canary Islands have made interesting dessert wines for centuries (they are mentioned by Shakespeare, for example) and in recent years the quality of winemaking has been improved and the Canary Islands wines are being better marketed now. The winemaking styles for “Vinos Dulces” are also diverse, from “Late Harvest” (Vendimia Tardía) to “Fortified Wines” (Fermentación Parcial). Based on in-spain.info.Castilla y León Castilla y León Wine (Turismo Castilla y León )Bierzo[[D.O.]] Bierzo is located on the western edge of the province of [[León]], next to the [[Galicia|Galician]] border. The region has a distinct microclimate, being at relatively low altitude and protected on both sides by mountains, marking a transition between the arid [[meseta]] and verdant Galicia.
The Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route passes directly through the region and the predominant red grape, [[Mencía]], was allegedly introduced by pilgrims. Mencía makes up 70% of planting and many wines are 100% Mencía. [[Garnacha Tintorera]] is the secondary red grape, although there are also experimental plantings of other varieties, including [[Merlot]] and [[Cabernet Sauvignon]]. Whites may contain [[Godello]], [[Doña Blanca]], [[Palomino]] and [[Malvasia]].
Bierzo produces much inexpensive bulk table wine but an influx of smaller bodegas around the turn of the millenium are producing modern-styled wines attracting international critical acclaim.
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