Alberto Orte A Portela Valdeorras

A unadulterated take on Northwestern Spain – particularly the small subregion of the Valderorras (in Galcia), and its flagship red grape Mencia (this wine’s vines, in particular, get up to 40 years in age). Although a thicker skinned varietal, Mencia was once thought to be related to Cabernet Franc due to its more vegetal/earthier flavors. When giving the glass a sniff, look Mencia’s characteristic nuances of ripe red berries and herb (particularly mint & thyme)