2017 D.O. Bierzo Mencia "La Vitoriana", Castilla y León, Spain

Herbal and slightly spicy as well as smoky to slightly bacon-like scent of dark berries and cherries with dried floral nuances, a hint of tobacco and liquorice as well as earthy and fresh fleshy nuances. Ripe, firm, rather juicy fruit, nutty and slightly chocolaty wood aromas, a hint of smoke, spicy tones, some bite and present, still slightly sandy tannin, persistent and strong on the palate, a little ethereal, with liquorice and a hint of citrus in the background, very good, melty, juicy and spicy finish with smoky and earthy notes.

Best to drink: Mitte 2021 bis 2027+. What our ratings mean