2022 | Michelini i Mufatto 'Plop En El Camino Acercándonos' Mencía | Bierzo Vlahiko dark fruit finish

dark fruit finish

The quality of the grape and nature of the aging process have dialed up the intricacy

a slight yeasty note and soft floral hints

There is a level of precision and nuance here that is simply breathtaking

2022 | Michelini i Mufatto 'Plop En El Camino Acercándonos' Mencía | Bierzo Vlahiko dark fruit finishThe young unoaked Menca, the eponymous 2022 Merayo is varietal and juicy, with notes of licorice, wild berries, flowers and herbs. It has a moderate 13. 28% alcohol and a velvety mouthfeel. It's from old vines and was fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and kept in tank for two to three months. 92 Pts Wine Advocate