Mencía
RedCool climate
Also known as Jaen in Dão
Native to northwest Spain (Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra). Aromatic and elegant with bright acidity. Often compared to Pinot Noir for its finesse. Old-vine hillside plantings produce concentrated, mineral wines.
Climate
Cool
Regions
5 regions
Color
Red
Typical Structure & Aromas
Typical profile for this variety. Style varies by region, climate, and winemaking.
Structure
Where Mencía grows
Spain
Bierzo
Bierzo's signature grape, on blue slate yielding perfumed, structured reds that have been compared to great Burgundy. Old vines and the Viñedo Singular classification highlight specific sites
Monterrei
The main red grape, warmer-climate expression than neighbouring Bierzo or Valdeorras, with fuller fruit and gentler acidity
Ribeira Sacra
The flagship grape, grown on the canyon terraces. Produces perfumed, elegant, almost Burgundian reds from heroic viticulture sites
Valdeorras
Planted on the same slate terraces as Godello, producing perfumed, lithe reds with graphite-scented fruit and gentle structure