ENCANTO [CHARM] / MENCIA OAK AGED

VINTAGE: 2010

PRODUCER: Vinos de Arganza

LOCATION: Villafranca del Bierzo , León

APPELLATION: D.O. Bierzo

VARIETALS: Mencia 100%

AGEING: 4 months in oak barrels

ALCOHOL: 14%

TASTING NOTES

Ruby intense red color. Ripe fruit, fine wood, spices and aromas. Good balance on the palate, fresh and smooth tannins with a persistent ending finish. Unlike other Mencias in the market at this price point, Encanto is a jammy, modern style red with no astringent or bitter flavors. Perfect pairing for stews, lamb chops and hearty salads.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 200,000 btls.

VINOS DE ARGANZA

Vinos de Arganza is a family business bought in 1997 by wine industry veteran Víctor Robla and his wife Ángeles Varela, whose grandmother Sara Álvarez de Toledo was part of an important noble family and vineyard owners in Bierzo since the XV century.

ABOUT MENCIA & BIERZO

Mencia is a grape variety native of Spain and rarely found outside of El Bierzo in Northwestern Spain. Mencia is sometimes compared to Cabernet Franc even though they are not genetically related. Bierzo’s soil includes a mixture of fine elements, quartz and slate. The vineyards are planted mainly on humid, dark soil that is slightly acidic and low in carbonates. Continental microclimate, with influences from Galicia and the plateau of Castilla y Léon. Average rainfall of ~700 l/yr, 59ºF and 2000 hours of sun per year.

ENCANTO SELECCIÓN / OLD VINE MENCIA RESERVE

VINTAGE: 2008

PRODUCER: Vinos de Arganza

LOCATION: Villafranca del Bierzo , León

APPELLATION: D.O. Bierzo

VARIETALS: Mencia 100%

AGEING: 22 months in oak barrels

ALCOHOL: 14%

TASTING NOTES

Pleasantly balanced, medium body and perfectly integrated red showing a bigarreau cherry red colour. Bouquet of ripe fruit, fine wood and spices. Fresh, smooth and classical Mencia flavours. 91 points Wilfred Wong / 89 points Wine Advocate. Amazing value taking into consideration the extended period in oak and low-yield old vines used.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 80,000 btls.

VINOS DE ARGANZA

Vinos de Arganza is a family business bought in 1997 by wine industry veteran Víctor Robla and his wife Ángeles Varela, whose grandmother Sara Álvarez de Toledo was part of an important noble family and vineyard owners in Bierzo since the XV century.

ABOUT MENCIA & BIERZO

Mencia is a grape variety native of Spain and rarely found outside of El Bierzo in Northwestern Spain. Mencia is sometimes compared to Cabernet Franc even though they are not genetically related. Bierzo’s soil includes a mixture of fine elements, quartz and slate. The vineyards are planted mainly on humid, dark soil that is slightly acidic and low in carbonates. Continental microclimate, with influences from Galicia and the plateau of Castilla y Léon. Average rainfall of ~700 l/yr, 59ºF and 2000 hours of sun per year.

ENCANTO [CHARM] / MENCIA FROM BIERZO