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Viñedos Viejos Mencía
Bierzo · Spain
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Mencía
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Bierzo
- Appellation
- Bierzo
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast red meats · lamb · game meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201092 pts
Moderately complex but thoroughly inviting aromas of cherry, plum and oak lead to a pure, balanced palate with drying tannins. Flavors of cherry, kirsch, pepper and fresh herbs conclude on a still-kicking finish that's tight and elegant. Drink through 2020.
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200792 pts
This is intense in both color and aromatics. Potent scents of black fruit, animal hide, graphite and bold oak are at the fore. It feels pure, lush and well built, with dark flavors of blackberry, chocolate, toast and spice. Coffee and pepper are the prime finishing flavors; drin…