Fraga do Lecer, Fraga do Corvo, Mencia, DO Monterrei, Galicia, Spain, 2022

Viticulture

The vineyards are situated within a region that has a temperate Mediterranean climate with a continental tendency, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.

Winemaking

The 100% Mencía grapes are hand-destemmed and cold macerated for 2 weeks. After decanting, the wine is fermented in 500-liter French barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. Static aging in stainless steel and partly in fine-grain French oak barrels for 6 months, followed by bottle aging until reaching optimal maturity.

Oak Ageing

Time: 4 Months
Type: 500 Litre French Barrels

Tasting Note

An incredibly juicy wine with powerful aromatics and yet keeps a delicate but wide ranging profile of blackberries, black cherries, and plum, along with hints of tobacco, herbs, and floral notes.

Food Matching

Grilled meats like pork, chicken, and lamb, stews, braises, pies, pasta, risotto, and even pizza, as well as hard cheeses like Manchego and Pecorino.