About this product
Entry cuvée from Álvaro Palacios blending parcels across Bierzo; red cherry, raspberry, violet, slate; silky tannins, fresh acidity, medium body with Pinot-like grace; superb value.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Mencía's silky texture and red fruit complement roast poultry; thyme echoes wine's herbal notes; elegant pairing
classic
main
complement
Slate-driven Mencía pairs beautifully with cured meats; acidity refreshes between bites; Spanish tradition
classic
starter
complement
Bierzo Mencía's freshness cuts lamb fat; mint resonates with wine's herbal character; regional tradition
established
main
bridge
Mencía's red fruit echoes beetroot earthiness; goat cheese acidity bridges; elegant vegetarian pairing
suggested
starter