Merayo Mencia

Winery: Bodegas Merayo
Region: Bierzo

Red Wine

Variety: 100% Mencia

Production
Vineyard: 80-year old vines on slopes, as well as trellised vines with an average age of around 30 years.

Soil: Clay with pebble surface.

Elaboration: Maceration and fermentation for 10 days in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Aged “sur lie” for six months before stabilization and bottling.

Annual production: 80,000 bottles

Tasting
Vibrant and clear purplish red colour. Intense bouquet, very fresh with predominantly berry and floral (violet) notes.Powerful and sweet on the palate. Spacious, fresh and creamy. The tannins are ripe and rounded. Reappearance of berry, ripe fruit, and floral as well as spicy notes. Long, persistent finish.

Alcohol: 13.5%