Fraga do Lecer, Fraga do Corvo, Mencia, DO Monterrei, Galicia, Spain, 2022

Viticulture

The vineyards are situated within a region that has a temperate Mediterranean climate and a continental tendency, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.

Winemaking

The 100% Mencía grapes are hand-destemmed and cold macerated for 2 weeks. After decanting, the wine is fermented in 500-litre French barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. Static ageing in stainless steel and partly in fine-grain French oak barrels for 6 months, followed by bottle ageing until reaching optimal maturity.

Oak Ageing

Time: 4 Months
Type: 500 Litre French Barrels

Tasting Note

Abundantly fruited, joyful wine with powerful aromatics, yet great delicacy, and a complex profile of blackberries, black cherries, and plum, along with hints of tobacco, herbs, and floral notes.

Food Matching

Serve with a variety of grilled meats, slow cooked stews, pies, pasta, risotto, and even pizza, as well as hard cheeses like Manchego and Pecorino.