What a treat this red wine from Cima Bella, from the Bierzo wine region, is! This red wine is made from the Mencia grape. These vines, too, grow at an altitude of 650 meters and receive plenty of sunshine, but also cool nighttime temperatures and ocean breezes. These conditions create ideal conditions for producing a full-bodied, ripe wine. No oak aging is even necessary to make this wine shine. The winemaker considers the juice to be of such high quality that he doesn't use wooden barrels. "We shouldn't impose something that is naturally beautiful, but rather enjoy it immediately," he explained.
Well, it's certainly enjoyable, a unique wine with great depth. Overflowing with floral and fruity aromas on the nose, it's very appealing. The palate is very smooth, with soft and refreshing notes, and a lovely fruitiness of black fruit, plums, and cherries. The taste is fresh and lively, with excellent balance and very soft tannins that give this Cima Bella Mencia Bierzo great complexity.
