Antonio Galloni
AG
91
"Glistening ruby-red. Lively, spice-tinged cherry and cassis aromas show sharp definition and a complementary hint of violet. Juicy, focused and lively on the palate, offering dark berry and bitter cherry flavors that put on weight with air. Fine-grained tannins add subtle grip to a long, taut finish that echoes the spice and berry notes." -Vinous
Robert Parker
RP
90
"The nose of the red 2018 Cuveé de O Mencía shows notes of ripe berries despite being only 13.2% alcohol. It also has notes of violets and tar. It is roughly 90% Mencía and the rest a field blend of Garnacha Tintorera, Mouratón, Gran Negro, Sousón and Cariñena from old vines. It has notes of sour cherry and a bitter twist. It fermented in 5,000-liter flextank and matured in neutral 225-liter French oak barriques for eight months, during which time it also underwent malolactic. It has a medium-bodied palate with dusty tannins and pungent flavors." -Robert Parker
