/ men-THEE-ah / · Also known as Jaen
Spain's rising star — fresh red fruit, violets and a mineral edge.
Mencía grows in north-west Spain on steep slate and granite slopes. Old vines in Bierzo and Ribeira Sacra give fragrant, medium-bodied reds with bright acidity, floral notes and a stony freshness — often compared to Cabernet Franc or elegant Pinot Noir.
Serve at
14–16°C
Glass
Burgundy glass
Decanting
Not needed
Climate
Cool to moderate
How Mencía typically feels in the mouth.
What to look for in the glass.
Fruit
Floral & herbal
Mineral
The regions to know on a wine list.
Classic matches that work every time.
Say it at the table
“Spain's rising star — fresh red fruit, violets and a mineral edge. Elegant like Pinot Noir, with a bit more spice.”
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