Mencía · Alan de Val

Galicia in a glass — and proof that the Atlantic reaches even the inland valleys. This is Alan de Val's youngest red, but don't let "young" fool you: it's serious wine from a family that's been working these slopes since before phylloxera.

100% Mencía, hand-harvested from the family's own vineyards on the hillsides of A Rúa, in the Valdeorras valley carved by the river Sil. Medium-bodied, bright cherry-red with violet edges. The nose is all red and black fruit — ripe, almost jammy — with subtle spice, liquorice, dried flowers and a whisper of fine leather. Fresh and elegant at the same time.

Named best red in Galicia (Acio de Ouro) at the 2024 Galician wine competition — not bad for the "entry" wine.

Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C. Brilliant with grilled meat, stews, cured cheese, or a plate of Galician charcuterie.

Tasting notes

• Region: DO Valdeorras (Galicia)
• Grape: 100% Mencía
• Style: Young red, unoaked · stainless steel
• ABV: 13.5%
• Serve at: 14–16°C
• Bottle: 750 ml