This appealing red shows good focus and fine structure without excessive weight. Flavors of crushed black raspberry, cassis and mountain herbs, plus lots of black pepper, anise and sandalwood accents, expand on the creamy...

The 2023 Canela de Viña Cazoga is Mencía from Ribeira Sacra. It opens with an herbal character of mint and pennyroyal, followed by violet and a lightly reductive note of blood orange. Tannins dominate the palate with...

The 2023 Cazama is Mencía from old vines in Amandi in Ribeira Sacra, just outside the DO. It presents black fruit with hints of herbs and soft mint, followed by a touch of reduction. The tannins are reactive, giving a...

Excellent depth, with aromas of wild blueberries, red cherries, lavender and hints of iodine, peppercorns and funk. Tight, stemmy tannins balance the fruitiness, offering a bit of verticality and width with a touch of...

The 2022 Mencía Cardia Seoane is a summum wine from the slate soils of Doade. Aromatically floral, the 2022 shows rose petals, pomegranate, violets and a touch of field herbs on the nose. The palate is delicate yet...

The 2023 Vidal de la Viña Cazoga is Mencía from Amandi, Ribeira Sacra. Intense aromas of blackberry, cherry, white pepper and violet lead to a juicy, grippy palate with medium freshness and lively red fruit. It is...

This shows a wonderfully complex nose of dried herbs and wild berries. The medium- to full-bodied palate is elegant and bright, with focused, precise tannins and incisive energy. There’s a sense of overall balance, with...

This shows earthy aromas of dried flowers. Medium-bodied, fresh and elegant, this is subtle yet nuanced with silky tannins. Love the harmony and subtlety in this wine. A blend of brancellao, caino redondo, souson...