About this product
Structured Mencía red from Valdeorras; darker and more mineral than Bierzo Mencía; dark cherry, graphite, violet; firm tannins; mineral finish with good aging potential.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Traditional Galician feast dish; Mencía's tannins cut the fat; dark fruit complements the roast
classic
main
complement
Herb notes in Mencía echo the crust; firm tannins balance the lamb fat; mineral finish cleanses
established
main
complement
Galician cow's milk cheese; Mencía's acidity and tannins balance the fat; regional pairing
established
cheese
bridge
Earthy Mencía echoes forest floor character of mushrooms; mineral graphite notes complement aged cheese
suggested
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