BRIÓN AMARO MENCÍA 2023 75cl

Brión Amaro Mencía 2023 is a limited production red wine from Ribeira Sacra, specifically from the historic Quiroga area. Made exclusively with Mencía, it faithfully expresses the Atlantic character of this unique Galician landscape, where altitude, soils, and respectful viticulture result in wines of great elegance and personality.

The combination of careful winemaking and precise aging results in a fresh, refined, and deeply gastronomic red wine.

Characteristics

Winery: Brión

Denomination: D.O. Ribeira Sacra

Vintage: 2023

Wine type: Aged Red

Grape variety: 100% Mencía

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol. (approx.)

Production: Limited

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from plots located in Quiroga, one of the most representative areas of Ribeira Sacra.

The vineyards are located between 250 and 400 meters of altitude, on a combination of clays and rounded stones, which favor an excellent balance between freshness, concentration and mineral expression.

The harvest is done manually in small boxes to preserve the integrity of the bunches and select only the best fruit.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in wood, respecting the natural expression of Mencía and promoting a delicate extraction.

Subsequently, the wine ages in foudres and barrels, where it gains complexity, structure and finesse without losing freshness or varietal identity.

The entire process follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, seeking to authentically convey the character of the vineyard and the Atlantic landscape.

Tasting Notes

It presents an attractive, clean and brilliant medium ruby color.

On the nose, it offers an elegant and very defined expression, with prominent notes of mint and eucalyptus alongside aromas of ripe black fruits, providing freshness and aromatic depth.

On the palate, it is balanced, silky and refined, with soft, perfectly integrated tannins and a lively acidity that provides tension and length. Flavors of plum and blackcurrant combine with delicate mentholated and spicy nuances, leading to a long, fresh and harmonious finish.

Pairing

Ideal for pairing with white meats, poultry, lamb, mushrooms, mountain rice dishes, traditional Galician cuisine, artisan cold cuts, and semi-cured cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: between 15 and 16 ºC.

Brión Amaro Mencía 2023 reflects the most elegant essence of Ribeira Sacra. A limited production wine that combines Atlantic freshness, mineral depth, and the delicacy typical of Mencía, offering an authentic and gastronomic interpretation of one of Galicia's great wine landscapes.