Discover the Valdesil Valderroa Carballo Mencía 2018 from Bodegas Valdesil in Spain’s Valdeorras. Mate, this elegant Galician red from Galicia’s highest slate vineyards showcases the pure, vertical side of Mencía through old vines and meticulous oak ageing. The Valdesil Valderroa Carballo Mencía 2018 bursts with aromas of sweet dark cherry, liquorice, blood orange, ripe red berries and wild strawberries. Floral spice, black fruit and undergrowth notes add gripping complexity that demands a swirl.

On the palate, flavoursome red and black fruits shine with vibrant acidity, mineral grit and impressive length through a pure cassis core. Medium-bodied with smooth tannins, it refreshes beautifully chilled alongside Galician sirloin, roast lamb or charcuterie. Snag this slate-driven beauty now. It’s a thinking person’s Mencía that’ll cellar brilliantly and thrill your table.