Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 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.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: wild berries, red fruit, black fruit

Palate: light frame, clean fresh attack, cherry brightness

Cherry coloured with a violet rim, a fresh and fruity nose of wild red and black berries, light and fresh across the palate.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sardines
    A light red served cool suits oily fish off the grill.
  • Tortilla with chorizo
    Freshness cuts the egg and the paprika fat together.
  • Green bean and ham salad
    Low tannin keeps the vegetables from turning metallic.

History

The entry red at Bodegas Gancedo, from vines over sixty years old at Arganza growing on silty clay loam with slate and limestone stones between 500 and 650 metres, cropped at 8,000 kg per hectare.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Gancedo · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Four months in French oak after open fermentation in stainless steel
ABV
13.5%
Production
25,000 bottles
Price
€9-12 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage

Frequently asked about Gancedo Mencía

What does Gancedo Mencía taste like?

Cherry coloured with a violet rim. The nose is fresh and fruity, with wild red and black berries, and the palate is light and fresh.

How long is Gancedo Mencía aged?

Four months in French oak, after an open fermentation in stainless steel.

When should I drink Gancedo Mencía?

Drink within one to six years of the vintage; it is built for early drinking.

What food pairs with Gancedo Mencía?

Grilled sardines, tortilla with chorizo, or a green bean and ham salad.

Tags

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