David Lawrason

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

John Szabo, MS

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

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