Las Tres Filas Mencia 2022
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£15.50
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£14.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
From the hills of Bierzo, this is elegant, silky, and fresh, with plenty of juicy Mencía character and a hint of spice.
The lowdown:
Bierzo, a small region sandwiched between Galicia and Castilla y León in northwest Spain, is best known for reds made from Mencía. And these are wines have been gaining something of a following in recent years. This one which comes from 80-year-old vines, spent six months in oak and was bottled unfiltered shows their best side. Fresh and elegant, it's got bright strawberry and raspberry aromas, a touch of violets, and a bit of vanilla smoothness from the oak. It's silky and soft on the palate and with a minerality that keeps things lively. And modestly priced as it is, it punches well above its weight.
The Producer:
Bodegas Merayo might be a relative newcomer - they started up 2010 - but the Merayo family has been tending vines in Bierzo for generations. It was Juan Merayo and his father Pedro who decided to take things up a notch, building their own winery rather than simply selling their grapes in bulk. With the benefit of already having several hectares of old-vine Mencía and Godello to work with they had a bit of a head start for a new outfit. That's something which they've certainly taken advantage of and in this up-and-coming corner of northwest Spain it hasn't taken them long to make a something of a name for themselves.
When to drink:
Works a treat with roast lamb, turkey, or even a simple steak - fresh enough to cut through, smooth enough not to overpower. That said, it's just as good on its own.
Suitable for Vegans
From the hills of Bierzo, this is elegant, silky, and fresh, with plenty of juicy Mencía character and a hint of spice.
The lowdown:
Bierzo, a small region sandwiched between Galicia and Castilla y León in northwest Spain, is best known for reds made from Mencía. And these are wines have been gaining something of a following in recent years. This one which comes from 80-year-old vines, spent six months in oak and was bottled unfiltered shows their best side. Fresh and elegant, it's got bright strawberry and raspberry aromas, a touch of violets, and a bit of vanilla smoothness from the oak. It's silky and soft on the palate and with a minerality that keeps things lively. And modestly priced as it is, it punches well above its weight.
The Producer:
Bodegas Merayo might be a relative newcomer - they started up 2010 - but the Merayo family has been tending vines in Bierzo for generations. It was Juan Merayo and his father Pedro who decided to take things up a notch, building their own winery rather than simply selling their grapes in bulk. With the benefit of already having several hectares of old-vine Mencía and Godello to work with they had a bit of a head start for a new outfit. That's something which they've certainly taken advantage of and in this up-and-coming corner of northwest Spain it hasn't taken them long to make a something of a name for themselves.
When to drink:
Works a treat with roast lamb, turkey, or even a simple steak - fresh enough to cut through, smooth enough not to overpower. That said, it's just as good on its own.
Suitable for Vegans
Details
Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Mellow & Rounded Reds |
Country | Spain |
Grape Variety | Mencia |
Vintage | 2022 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 14% |
Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
SKU | ME1919RN |