Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 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.

What it pairs with

  • Chorizo and pepper bocadillo
    An unoaked Mencía is the everyday partner to a cured-sausage sandwich.
  • Roast chicken thighs
    Freshness from hillside vines at 400 to 600 metres suits poultry.
  • Lentil stew
    Two months on lees add just enough body for a pulse dish.

History

Adriá's volume red comes from thirty year old vines on slopes between 400 and 600 metres cropped at 8,000 kg per hectare. It sees a twenty-four hour cold maceration, twelve days of fermentation and two months on lees, and runs to around 30,000 bottles.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Adriá · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Two months on lees, no oak
ABV
13.5%
Production
30,000 bottles
Price
€8-12 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage

Frequently asked about Adriá Mencía

How is Adriá Mencía made?

A twenty-four hour cold maceration, twelve days of fermentation and two months on lees, with no oak ageing.

How many bottles of Adriá Mencía are made?

Around 30,000 bottles a year.

When should I drink Adriá Mencía?

Drink within one to five years of the vintage.

What food pairs with Adriá Mencía?

A chorizo and pepper bocadillo, roast chicken thighs, or a lentil stew.

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