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| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2016 (based on 141 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 5 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by dfcrutcher on 2/6/2023 & rated 92 points: Nice medium-weight wine with good acidic balance. None of the awkwardness of previous bottles. Drinking great now, but probably will hold its quality for a few years. No hurry. (184 views) | | | Tasted by dfcrutcher on 8/29/2021 & rated 89 points: A relatively tannic wine that is likely a bit over the hill. Had it with a steak, so it held its own, but afterwards it became a bit awkward with a slightly hard finish. The fruit had faded a bit more than the tannins had softened. Still, not a bad wine. Just waited too long. (409 views) | | | Tasted by indiscriminate palate on 10/20/2016: TTTG - The Resurrection (brief notes; blind wines) (Granby, CT): Loads and loads of VA. Rich, sharp, and piercing. Acid and nail polish remover. After reveal, I noted that I had very much enjoyed several bottles of the 2009 vintage of this wine, so I have no idea what happened here. Bleh. (1388 views) | | | Tasted by Jozefs on 4/15/2011 & rated 91 points: Sweet black fruit, refreshing acidity, minerals, sweet tannins, well integrated alcohol, reminds me of a Pic St Loup, quite classy, balanced, not over the top, a distinct mineral touch that's quite interesting. I'm not sure this was indeed the 2006, because the neck label of the bottle had dissapeared and the cork did not print a vintage. Good qpr. (2059 views) | | | Tasted by Spencer on 1/16/2009 & rated 91 points: Even with decanting, this remained quite closed and hard the first night. There was about half a bottle left over, which I poured back into the bottle. The next night, it was an almost unrecognizably different wine. Jay Miller described this wine as Burgundian, but to me it is far more reminiscent of a young Bordeaux from a less-ripe vintage, a la 2004 Sociando Mallet. I have no experience with ageing mencia, but I would wager that this wine will be fantastic in about ten years. Based on this, I would be curious to try some of Perez' upper-level wines. (2232 views) |
| Raul Pérez Producer websiteRaul Pérez Bierzo Ultreia St. Jacques“Mostly Mencía with Bastardo (Trousseau) & Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) from various vyds planted 1900-1940 in the clay soils of the village of Valtuille de Abajo; 80% whole cluster fermentation in large oak vats; Macerations of between 2 & 5 mos; Aging in various vessels: 225L, 500L, foudre, & cement. Bottled without fining or filtration.”
93+ pts WA (Luís Gutiérrez)
MencíaMencia 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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