Mengoba Mencía Alicante Bouschet 2020 arrives with grounded purpose. Made by Mengoba in northern Spain this Mencía Alicante Bouschet blend showcases thoughtful vineyard selection, old vines and low intervention vinification that deliver regional clarity and a rustic, authentic voice worthy of table service and modest cellaring.

Sour cherry and red plum lead with crushed pepper, dried thyme and a graphite thread. The palate is mid weighted with vibrant acidity, fine grain tannins and an earthy mineral streak that carries a savory finish; Mengoba Mencía Alicante Bouschet, 2020 balances bright fruit and savoury complexity in a direct, food friendly package.

Match with smoky chorizo, roast lamb shoulder or a rustic paella at a lively table. Serve slightly cool and decant for an hour to open aromatics. Purchase a few bottles for spirited dinners or buy by the case to ensure steady, dependable drinking.