Name: Vinos de Arganza
Flavium Mencia Bierzo
Variety: Mencia
Region: Bierzo
(NW corner of Castilla y Leon)
Country: Spain
Year: 2008
Price: $11.95
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critic/Winery Review: Robert Park – 90 Points; this 2008 Flavium Premium Mencia spent 20 months in
French and American oak. Opulent, Rich
and lengthy, it has the balance to drink well for 6-8 years but at the asking price
most consumers will want to grab some for immediate gratification. Link to Review
My Review: Like
most of you who are reading this, I had never heard of this region or this type
of grape. For me it was officially a
chance to explore this wine to see what it is all about, and with a 90 point
rating why not? The smell on this wine
had a slight spice with heavy hints of dark cherry. It had a nice rich and deep dark color to it
that made it very enjoyable before even getting to the taste! The test was full bodied and only a slight
hint of spice. I really enjoyed this and
even as I tasted it, it got better and better.
My boyfriend put it very well; “this is the less burley cousin of the Carmenere”. But if you get a chance to drink some of this
wine, DO IT, you will not be let down!
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