Martin Codax Cuatro Pasos Mencia

Martin Codax, the winemaker of this Cuatro Pasos red wine, made his name with his white Albariño, but now also has one of the finest vineyards in Bierzo. Here, they cultivate the red Mencia grape with all the love and passion it demands, as it's not an easy grape to grow. The beautiful, well-known Mencia vineyards a... Read more
Vintage 2022
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Blueberries Blackberries Cherries Plums Floral Vanilla Light spice Toffee
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Blueberries Blackberries Cherries Plums

Winemaking & ageing

Floral Vanilla Light spice Toffee

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Martin Codax, the winemaker of this Cuatro Pasos red wine, made his name with his white Albariño, but now also has one of the finest vineyards in Bierzo. Here, they cultivate the red Mencia grape with all the love and passion it demands, as it's not an easy grape to grow. The beautiful, well-known Mencia vineyards are located near the village of Otero and are now quite mature. The vines are over eighty years old and produce full, powerful Mencia bunches.

The climate is perfect: abundant sunshine, a cool breeze, and nutrient-rich soil contribute to a top-notch wine. At their ideal ripeness, the Mancia grapes are harvested individually by hand. The pickers inspect each bunch to ensure only the finest juice is obtained—well, they certainly succeeded. The skins ferment for three days at ten degrees Celsius to extract as much color and flavor as possible. The result is a fruity red wine with plenty of power and smoothness.

A sultry wine with abundant fruit and softness, truly an incomparable wine! On the nose, this Cuatro Pasos Mencia offers aromas of blueberries and flowers, blackberries, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is soft and ripe, with abundant freshness and a lovely light acidity that completes this wine. We noted notes of plums, cherries, barm, vanilla, light spices, and toffee. The finish is creamy and refined with hints of red and black fruit. If you're pairing this red wine with a dish, coq au vin, pasta salads, and carpaccio are excellent pairings.
Martin Codax
The wineryMartin Codax Galicia · Spain
Vintage 2022
The 2022 vintage in Galicia received an excellent score of 94 points according to the Robert Parker Vintage Chart. The wines from this year are of outstanding quality, approachable, and ready to drink early.
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Buy or order Martin Codax wine Martin Codax Winery has an impressive history. It all began in the mid-1980s in the far southeast of Spain: Rías Baixas.

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Herkomst & details

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The wine

Red · Mencia · 2022
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Mencia
Vintage
2022
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

Spain · Galicia
Producer
Martin Codax
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

-
Soil
Nutritious substrate
Maturation
-
Oak aged
-
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Solid Red

Serving & cellaring

Coq au vin, Pasta salads, Carpaccio
Ideal serving temperature
14° - 16°C
Drinking Window
2023–2027
Food Pairing
Coq au vin,
Pasta salads,
Carpaccio

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