Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 16 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs16 yrs18 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lavender, wet slate, peat, fine spice

Palate: blackberry, strawberry, plum, vibrant elegant length

A floral lavender lift over the wet slate and peat signature of the Bierzo, with fine spice, blackberry, strawberry and plum, vibrant and long.

What it pairs with

  • Roast beef
    The wine's structure and freshness suit a plain roast rather than a heavy sauce.
  • Duck with plums
    The plum note in the wine echoes the sauce.
  • Hard sheep cheese
    Wet slate and peat notes read well against a salty cheese.

History

Carracedo takes its name from the Monasterio de Carracedo near the winery and comes from centenarian vines in the Tesín de la Campana paraje at Valtuille de Abajo, a site the estate describes as showing characteristics uncommon in other Bierzo parajes.

Facts

Producer
Bodega del Abad · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Barrel aged, from the Tesín de la Campana site
ABV
14.0%
Price
€22-30 at retail
Drinking window
4-16 from vintage

Frequently asked about Carracedo Mencía

What does Carracedo Mencía taste like?

A floral profile of lavender sits over the wet slate and peat signature of Bierzo terroir, with a fine spiced note and fruit of blackberry, strawberry and plum. The palate is vibrant, long, elegant and fresh.

Where is Carracedo Mencía made?

From centenarian vines in the Tesín de la Campana paraje at Valtuille de Abajo.

When should I drink Carracedo Mencía?

Drink between four and sixteen years from vintage.

What food pairs with Carracedo Mencía?

Roast beef, duck with plums, or a hard sheep cheese.

Tags

cellar worthy dry high acid medium body medium tannin menc a mood elegant mood savoury occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price trade up single vineyard still red

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