Valsanzo 2003 Terras Cúa Mencía (Bierzo)

Country: Spain / Northern Spain
Variety: Mencía
Winery: Valsanzo / Terras Cúa

Starts out with gritty, granular aromas that hint at raisin, yet the palate is fresher and more stand-up. Flavors of raspberry and cherry are round and sort of earthy, while the tannin-to-acid balance is good. Finishes sort of narrow but with crusty tannins and stature. Drink now.