Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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: marked varietal fruit, barrel-derived subtlety

Palate: silky entry, fruit-driven persistence, amiable close

A markedly fruity Mencía whose barrel time adds subtlety, elegance and complexity, with a silky, fruity and persistent entry on the palate.

What it pairs with

  • Meatballs in tomato sauce
    Fruit-forward Mencía with silky texture is an easy match for a red sauce.
  • Grilled lamb kebabs
    Nine months in Burgundy oak give enough frame for grilled lamb.
  • Mushroom croquetas
    The barrel subtlety sits with the earthiness of the filling.

History

Gotín del Risc is Bodega del Abad's second label. The Mencía comes from fifty year old vines at Valtuille de Arriba at 550 metres, ferments ten days in truncated conical stainless steel with twenty days of maceration, and is raised in French barrels sourced in Burgundy until the technical team judges the wine ready, at nine months.

Facts

Producer
Bodega del Abad · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Nine months in Burgundy-sourced French oak barrels
ABV
14.5%
Price
€9-13 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage

Frequently asked about Gotín Mencía

What does Gotín Mencía taste like?

Its marked fruit character shows the qualities of the Mencía variety, and its time in barrel adds subtlety, elegance and complexity. The entry on the palate is silky and fruity, with persistence and an amiable close.

How long is Gotín Mencía aged?

Nine months in French oak barrels sourced in Burgundy, after ten days of fermentation and twenty days of maceration in truncated conical steel tanks.

When should I drink Gotín Mencía?

Drink between two and eight years from vintage.

What food pairs with Gotín Mencía?

Meatballs in tomato sauce, grilled lamb kebabs, or mushroom croquetas.

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