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Tasting note
- Character
- This dry red wine captivates with a taut minerality and an impressively honest expressiveness. On the palate, this Mencía shows remarkable clarity at a moderate 13.5% ABV, carried by a fine tannic structure and a vibrant, cool freshness. A wine of stylistic transparency that reveals the unpolished Hispanic soul of its origin without artificial cosmetics.
- Terroir & Origin
- Sangarida is rooted in Bierzo, a fascinating transition zone between Castile and León and Galicia. The microclimate combines continental and Atlantic influences. Decisive for the profile are the iron-rich slate soils in San Lorenzo del Bierzo, into which century-old vine roots have dug deep. This unique soil composition lends the wine a profound, iron-accentuated coolness and structural finesse.
- Grape Variety & Vinification
- The indigenous grape variety Mencía naturally brings a distinct spiciness and elegant extraction. Under the direction of Lía Fariña and with the consulting hand of oenologist Jean-François Hébrard, the winery relies on minimal-intervention cellar techniques. The 2023 vintage was fermented exclusively with indigenous yeasts and bottled unfined. This gentle approach preserves the authentic terroir character of the ancient vines in the glass.
- Food Pairings
- Thanks to its freshness and delicate structure, this Mencía is a versatile food companion. It pairs wonderfully with roasted lamb chops, served slightly chilled alongside braised duck breast or traditional Spanish chorizo. It also demonstrates its qualities when paired with mature Manchego cheese or mushroom-based dishes such as a porcini mushroom risotto.
