Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak 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: cherry, blueberry, spring flowers

Palate: creamy breadth, polished tannin, spice, long mineral close

Vibrant and silky: cherry, blueberry and flowers on an intensely floral nose, then a creamy, spiced palate with polished tannin and a long mineral finish.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled pork loin
    Polished tannin and fresh acidity handle the fat without stripping the meat.
  • Empanada de carne
    Creamy breadth suits a pastry-wrapped meat filling.
  • Roast peppers with anchovy
    The mineral close answers the salt of the anchovy.

History

This wine has been in the range since the estate began. It is made from the lower, clay-rich sections of the Sapita, San Salvador, Olarte, Valdepiñeiro, El Castañal and Valdaiga vineyards at Valtuille de Arriba, planted on trellis at higher density so the vines balance their own vigour.

Facts

Producer
Casar de Burbia · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía (100%)
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Short ageing after fermentation with indigenous yeasts
ABV
13.5%
Price
€14-18 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Casar de Burbia Mencía

What does Casar de Burbia Mencía taste like?

Creamy and broad, with an intensely floral nose over cherry and blueberry. The palate is vibrant, silky and spiced, with polished tannin, good acidity and a long mineral finish.

What classification does Casar de Burbia Mencía have?

The estate describes it as a village wine within DO Bierzo, made from the lower parts of their Valtuille de Arriba holdings.

When should I drink Casar de Burbia Mencía?

Drink between two and eight years from vintage, served at 15 to 17 degrees Celsius.

What food pairs with Casar de Burbia Mencía?

Grilled pork loin, empanada de carne, or roast peppers with anchovy.

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