Bodegas Peique Tinto Mencía 2023

Juicy, vibrant and fruity. Crunchy, soft Mencia is Spain's answer to Pinot Noir with flavours of cherry, cranberry and rose petals. A little more punch and tannin here, but a lovely fresh acidity that makes this remarkably drinkable and brilliantly food friendly. This, with some chorizo and aioli would make the evening disappear too quickly.

Bodegas Peique is a family run estate in the tiny village of Valtuille de Abajo in El Bierzo where it nestles on the slopes of El Castro de la Ventosa, an ancient pre-Roman archaeological site. Perhaps it is no surprise then, that in a land like this entire families are deeply committed to winemaking. Bodegas Peique is no different and is the culmination of 90 years and 3 generations of hard work and winemaking expertise making wines from the highest quality Godello and old vine Mencia in varying styles, from bright and juicy to rich and concentrated.