Mencia

Flooded with floral and fruity aromas, makes its youth a quality, adding as a virtue a body and structure strange in this class of wines. A young wine with high expression of the variety and the vineyard it comes from. The taste is fresh, lively, with an excellente balance, and a fleshy tannin which gives it a great complexity.

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A unique wine produced with the rare Mencia grape (pronounced Men-THEE-ah). Mencía only grows in North East Spain. In this case, A Portela comes from Valdeorras, which is one of the most inland wine regions of Galicia. During Roman times Valdeorras was known for its gold, hence its name, the valley of Gold. The vines are tended in granite and slate soil. The high elevation of this precious small part of Galicia produces Mencía grapes that are different from other Galician wine regions, flavors tend to be more uplifted, more floral, brighter, and very pretty! A Portela is all unoaked to emphasize the purity and delicate flavors and aromas of this grape. It is produce from estate own grapes that are organically grown. A Portela signifies the doorstep to heaven. It is also the name of the high elevation hill of 5 hectare (12 acre) located in the town of Larouco (province of Ourense), where the Mencía vines that make this profound mineral wine come from. A Portela is a joint venture between the Sharon family and CVA.

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Mencia

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Without hints of extraction, the Mencia has a light dress. Aromatic blow wraps at half-power, between gum, licorice, black berries, laurel, lactic and balsamic aromas. The mouth is tense, lively, with the texture of the grenade. The wine is juicy, fruity and spicy, with delicate and demure profile. Simplicity and austerity seize this wine.

Losada Vinos de Finca was established by Bierzo winemaking veterans in 2004, its beautiful ultra-modern facility located in the heart of Bierzo's finest vineyard area, in the very midst of the old Mencía vines. Old Mencía vines from Bierzo's clay soils. An ample wine, finely textured with notes of blue flowers and red fruits.

Peza do Rei is a medieval walled vineyard and woodlands estate taking its name from the Kings of León, for whom it served as an income source and private hunting retreat. One hundred percent Mencí­a, partially aged in new French oak. Bright red berry fruit and slate on the nose is followed by lingering fruit and minerality, the oak serving to provide structure while remaining well in the background.

Our wine stands out because of its marked fruity character which brings out all the qualities and characteristics of the Mencia variety. Its time in the barrel accentuates these qualities by providing subtlety, elegance and complexity. In mouth is silky, fruity, with persistence and great kindness.

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Deep, lush fruit aromas combine with hints of black licorice. The palate is plush with more mineral overtones framed by dense stony fruits.

Wine Spectator-Spain- "This polished red shows density and harmony, delivering complex, well-integrated flavors of mineral, wild berry, fresh herbs and smoke. Not showy, but has character." WS 2011 Top 100

Intensive Red color with violets hints. On the nose it is extremely fresh. Black and red fruits such as blackberries and wild berries; very earthy coming from the Bierzo soils such as roasted notes smoke and liquorice, some hints of balsamic aromas, mint mainly, are also present. The wine is firmly structured on the palate, with incredible depth and a persistent fruit-driven finish. Perfect balance with very fine tannins. A fresh and clean wine, it is delicious on a hot day slightly chilled with grilled meats and grilled vegetables. It is also wonderful as an aperitif enjoyed with smoked meats and cheeses, Cured beef Carpaccio, lamb with pea, mint and feta dressing, chicken shawarma or haloumi cheese gyro.

Wine Advocate-Bierzo, Spain- "...quite aromatic with notes of violets and wild berry fruit with hints of sweet spices. The palate is medium-bodied...There is a good intensity with flavors lifted by the alcohol." (Fresh, Blackberry, Dark Chocolate, Full-bodied)

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Created from 100% Mencia from 50-60 year old bush vines, Armas de Guerra Bierzo Mencia is a cherry red color wine with intense violet hues, offering notes of red, black and balsamic fruit notes on the nose. The fruit forward palate is fresh and harmonious with floral notes on the front and herbal undertones from mid palate leading to a long finish with fine mineral essence.

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