Mencía

Mencía is a red grape cultivated in the Northwestern part of Spain, primarily in Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra and Bierzo.  Wines made with Mencía vary in style according to terruño and winemaking techniques.  In general, the grape is tannic with granite minerality, floral and peppery with a variety of fruity flavors such as strawberry, raspberry, licorice, pomegranate, and sour cherry.