Alma das Donas Almanova Mencia 2021
Well-rounded cherry red. Medium Depth. Aspect is clean and brilliant. Medium-high intensity. Highly complex, reminiscent of red fruit. Varietal and expressive. Balanced, smooth, fruity, with a well-rounded, pleasant finish. Fine tannins without being overpowering. Good weight of fruit and great length.
Pairs well with Mushroom risotto, filet mignon with goat cheese and port sauce, grilled lamb chops with garlic and rosemary, steak and spicy roasted potatoes.
90 Points - James Suckling
Some stewed stems and red berries with a tangy peppery lift. Juicy on the medium-bodied palate with some grilled herbs and stems. Crunchy and acid-driven finish with some chewy tannins. Mencia. Drink now.
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This deep garnet-colored wine has a nose of brambly fruits of the wood and crumbled sage leaf. It is bright on entry, with bold acidity, feathery tannins, and pomegranate, elderberry, dark chocolate, caramel and dried Mediterranean herb flavors. There is a touch of mint on the soft finish.
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Description
Well-rounded cherry red. Medium Depth. Aspect is clean and brilliant. Medium-high intensity. Highly complex, reminiscent of red fruit. Varietal and expressive. Balanced, smooth, fruity, with a well-rounded, pleasant finish. Fine tannins without being overpowering. Good weight of fruit and great length.
Pairs well with Mushroom risotto, filet mignon with goat cheese and port sauce, grilled lamb chops with garlic and rosemary, steak and spicy roasted potatoes.
90 Points - James Suckling
Some stewed stems and red berries with a tangy peppery lift. Juicy on the medium-bodied palate with some grilled herbs and stems. Crunchy and acid-driven finish with some chewy tannins. Mencia. Drink now.
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This deep garnet-colored wine has a nose of brambly fruits of the wood and crumbled sage leaf. It is bright on entry, with bold acidity, feathery tannins, and pomegranate, elderberry, dark chocolate, caramel and dried Mediterranean herb flavors. There is a touch of mint on the soft finish.
