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Dominio de Tares Baltos Mencía (Bierzo)
Bierzo · Spain
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Mencía
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Bierzo
- Appellation
- Bierzo
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carnes grelhadas · cordeiro · paella · queijos curados · ensopados
Rated vintages
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201592 pts
The 2015 harvest produced a bumper crop of excellent Bierzo wines, Baltos included. Aromas of black fruits and violets are full and floral, with a hint of nicely scented candle. There's balance to the palate along with toasty, blackened flavors of blackberry and spice. Toasty no…
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201288 pts
Jammy aromas of blackberry and cassis start out gaseous and muddled but find their way with airing. This feels wide and low on zest. Flavors of prune and stewed berry end with toasty oak but also heavy ripe prune and berry flavors. Drink now.
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201192 pts
Dark, ripe aromas of blackberry and cassis are accented by tree bark, baking spice and licorice notes. This feels ripe, loamy and borderline jammy. Flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, cocoa and loamy earth finish toasty and weighty. Drink through 2017.
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200787 pts
Beefy, stocky aromas also bring herb, tomato and berry notes. The palate is jumpy and slightly medicinal, with currant, tomato, herb and plum flavors running the show. Medium in size, with level tannins and a juicy, good overall feel to it.