{"product_id":"valle-del-cua-bierzo-mencia-2016","title":"Valle del Cua Bierzo Mencia 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA black cherry color with intense violet hues. Aromas are dominated by ripe red fruits, minerals and blue flowers. Fine, concentrated and exquisite on the palate, it is fleshy, fragrant, and full bodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrape varietal: 100% Mencia\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eAverage age of the vines: 45-55 years\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eVineyard's altitude: 450-480 meters above sea level\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003ePre-fermentation maceration: 3-5 days at 4-6 degres celcius\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eAlcoholic fermentation: 6-10 days\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eMaceration: 4-10 days\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eMalolactic fermentation: 5-9 days\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003eAgeing: 2 months in stainless steel tank and then 2 months in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A silky texture carries harmonious, if somewhat muted, flavors of red plum, tobacco, sage and mineral in this focused red. Light, well-integrated tannins and lively acidity give this balance. Should bloom in a year or two. Drink now through 2024. 1,500 cases made. – T.M.\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Wine Spectator (April 30th, 2018), 91 points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Cua Tinto Mencía exhibits a dark ruby color and has a fruity nose with light bramble and savory notes. It is soft on the attack with lovely fruit flavors and is mouth filling with wonderful texture and a long complex finish with a hint of minerals and cocoa.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- International Wine Review (March 2021), 91 pts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948956708911,"sku":"S0EE463000MIL","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/valle_del_cua_bierzo_tinto_nv_hq_label.jpg?v=1771485958","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/valle-del-cua-bierzo-mencia-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}