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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Mencia is a red grape variety, with its roots in Bierzo, Spain.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruits, black fruits, earthy, vegetal and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Bierzo, Valdeorras, Monterrei and Ribeira Sacra.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, low vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Jaen.
At the table it suits sirloin of ibérico pork, blackened chicken with cajun spices and grilled duck with walnut pesto.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Sirloin of Ibérico pork
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Blackened chicken with cajun spices
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Grilled duck with walnut pesto
Also labelled.
Jaen.
Bottles to look for.
- Castro Ventosa 'El Castro de Valtuille' Mencia Joven, Bierzo, Spain
- Castro Ventosa 'Valtuille Cepas Centenarias', Bierzo, Spain
- Castro Ventosa Valtuille 'Villegas', Bierzo, Spain
- Cesar Marquez Valtuille Vino de Paraje 'Villegas', Bierzo, Spain
- Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Petalos', Bierzo, Spain
- Descendientes de J. Palacios La Faraona, Bierzo, Spain
- Descendientes de J. Palacios Las Lamas, Bierzo, Spain
- Descendientes de J. Palacios Moncerbal, Bierzo, Spain
Mencia: common questions
01.What does Mencia taste like?+
Mencia tastes of red fruits, black fruits, earthy, vegetal and herbal. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Mencia from?+
Mencia originates in Bierzo, Spain.
03.Where is Mencia grown?+
The key regions for Mencia are Bierzo, Valdeorras, Monterrei and Ribeira Sacra.
04.What food pairs with Mencia?+
Pour it with sirloin of ibérico pork, blackened chicken with cajun spices and grilled duck with walnut pesto.
05.What else is Mencia called?+
Mencia is also labelled Jaen.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.