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Aurea Mencía

Pittacum

Bierzo · Spain

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Mencía
Country
Spain
Region
Bierzo
Appellation
Bierzo
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · game meat · aged cheeses · stews

Rated vintages

  • 201091 pts

    This is a full, round, woody bottling, with graphite, leather and mild herbal aromas. The palate feel is concentrated but also tannic and grating. Flavors of bold black fruits, herbs and barrel resin finish tight, with residual raw oak in abundance. Drink through 2018.

  • 200993 pts

    Ripe, loamy, rooty aromas of blackberry, cedar and marzipan are a fine draw. This is firm and juicy, with a solid foundation of acidity and integrated tannins. Robust flavors of black fruits and fig finish tight, fresh and proportional. This is good now but still evolving; drink…

  • 200792 pts

    Poised and focused Mencía with lush, bold aromas that are powerful and alluring. The palate is healthy and stout, with tannic grip that props up black fruit, toast and charcoal flavors. Black pepper, spice and licorice are the finishing notes.