John Szabo, MS

Peique's 2010 Bierzo offer typical mencía character of black fruit and scorched earth on the nose, while the palate...

David Lawrason

Another delicious mencia from Bierzo in northwestern Spain. This has a bright, fresh, fragrant plummy/blackberry,...

Sara d'Amato

A very friendly Mencia with candied cassis and huge floral notes. Very sultry and feminine, full-bodied from 50 year...

It's only wine but I like it

A very powerful red, with plenty of tannin. Hits the palate like a wall of flavour, predominantly black fruit and a bit of a medicinal note. Tannic and alcoholic on the finish. I think that this needs a couple of years before delivering full enjoyment, but lots here for a ten and a fiver. Tasted Sept 2012.

Peique Tinto Mencía 2010