{"title":"MENCÍA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Organic Vineyard with grass crop cover\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencía is a Spanish red wine grape variety that is grown almost exclusively in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/spain-galicia-atlantic-coast\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Wine from Spain's Galicia \u0026amp; Atlantic Coast Wine Regions Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGalicia and Atlantic Coast wine region\u003c\/a\u003e of north-western Spain; particularly in the Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, the Mencía grape has gained in popularity as much more concentrated and complex wines have been produced by a new generation of winemakers, primarily from old vines growing on hillsides, often on schist soils and in combination with careful vineyard management. This has led to a renewed interest in Mencía and the Denominaciones de Origen using it, such as Bierzo, Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra and the little-known Liébana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencía is capable of making excellent wine on its own, with no need to sacrifice its unique character in blends with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot that are commonplace elsewhere in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"telmo-rodriguez-gaba-do-xil-mencia-valdeorras","title":"Telmo Rodríguez Gaba Mencía Valdeorras 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Telmo Rodríguez Gaba Mencía is a wonderful expression of the indigenous Mencía grape that performs so well in the Valdeorras wine region of northwest Spain. This is a wine that is always fresh and expressive, its selected grapes come from the most eastern municipalities of the DO such as Santa Cruz, Las Ermitas and above all Larouco.[#intro]A wonderful expression of the Mencía grape by the talented Telmo Rodríguez...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Telmo Rodríguez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39395478306883,"sku":"A20GABADOXILMENCIA-1","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GabaMencia20Bt.jpg?v=1686148723"},{"product_id":"belarmino-o-mouro-mencia-ribeira-sacra","title":"Belarmino O Mouro Mencía 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Belarmino O Mouro is a red wine from the Ribeira Sacra wine growing region, located at the heart of Galicia in north-western Spain. Here they specialise in the production of red wine made from the Mencía grape, which thrives in this climate, benefiting from the long ripening season and the marked temperature variability. The Belarmino O Mouro Mencía is a delicate and pure example of this grape variety, produced from forty-five-year-old vines grown in the Sober region of the Sil valley. Delicious, bright and with all the juicy fruits you would expect from this variety coupled with an unexpected delicacy lifting it above the crowd. [#intro]A bright, juicy and delicate expression of the local Mencía grape...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belarmino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31586569322563,"sku":"A23OMOURO-1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/OMouroMencia.jpg?v=1587640117"},{"product_id":"val-do-galir-mencia","title":"Val do Galir Mencía 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from the steep, south-facing terraces of Éntoma, the Val do Galir Mencía is a brilliant articulation of Atlantic viticulture. This is a wine crafted with absolute respect for the primary fruit. To capture the authentic aromatic profile of the Mencía grape, the harvest is conducted entirely by hand. Following a rigorous cold maceration, the fruit is destemmed but crucially left uncrushed. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts, incorporating a traditional field blend of minority local varieties to add nuanced complexity. The wine is then matured for up to eight months in French oak barrels, allowing the structure to seamlessly integrate without masking the vibrant energy of the vineyard. Pouring an intense, deep colour, this Mencía opens with a striking concentration of wild red and black woodland fruits, underpinned by complex, fresh balsamic notes and a distinct, savoury minerality. On the palate, it is broad and beautifully balanced, structured by dense, fine-grained tannins that point to exceptional quality. 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Produced in the mountainous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003eBierzo\u003c\/b\u003e region, this exceptional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eSpanish red wine\u003c\/b\u003e completely changes the narrative of what a red wine from Spain can be. While many famous Spanish reds rely on heavy oak and power, this wine is all about Atlantic freshness, elegance, and vibrant energy. The secret to its complexity lies in the ancient vineyards it comes from, with many plots planted between 1900 and 1940. Rather than being a single-varietal wine, it is a traditional field blend. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"200\"\u003eMencía\u003c\/b\u003e is naturally co-planted with small amounts of other indigenous grapes like Bastardo, Garnacha Tintorera, and even a few white varieties. This mix of incredibly old vines provides a fantastic depth of flavour without making the wine feel heavy. The aroma is beautiful and expressive, offering bright notes of crushed wild raspberries, fresh violets, and a subtle, earthy mountain freshness. In the glass, it is brilliantly lively and medium-bodied. It avoids harsh tannins or thick oak flavours, offering instead a pure, incredibly smooth texture that finishes with a mouth-watering, stony crispness. It is an uplifting and highly expressive style of wine that remains incredibly easy to drink. Thanks to its energetic profile and bright fruit flavours, this field blend is brilliantly food-friendly. It is a fantastic companion for a simple plate of cured meats and hard cheeses, a rustic mushroom tart, or a slow-roasted shoulder of lamb. 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