It is often said that Mencia has the fruitiness of a Pinot Noir and the freshness of a Shiraz.
This cuvée bears the name of the village where the vines are grown. It is a selection of centennial vines.
El Castro is the castle.
Vinification
14 months of French new oak barrels, 1/3 of which are new.
Storage potential
A wine that will get riper with age. 7years of potential at least.
To serve
Serve at 18°C, in a Burgundy glass.
Trial analysis
The perfect example of a Mencia wine.
Mineral, red fruit aromas, a Burgundian touch; discreet at first on the palate, then it reveals itself in all its depth and magnitude. A continental style-wine, ripe and meaty.
The oak touch is really well integrated in the wine.