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2025 Luna Beberide Mencía, Bierzo

( £11.50, 13%, The Wine Society )

Bierzo is arguably the Spanish region that is best qualified to call itself the “Burgundy of Spain”, assuming it feels the need to do so. The vineyards are often tiny, the wines produced in small quantities, the approach appealingly artisanal. The biggest difference is the price points, which is why I love wines like this unwooded Mencía  from Luna Beberida. Crunchy, juicy and tangy, it has some stemmy grip, wonderful energy and focus, stony intensity and a core of pomegranate, plum and goji berry fruit. Lip-smackingly delicious.

BuyDrinking window: 2026-31Similar Wines: £10-15, 90-94, Spain, Red, Mencia
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