{"product_id":"luna-beberide-mencia-2025","title":"Luna Beberide Mencia 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBierzo DO, Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Mencía\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnoaked • Young Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Luna Beberide Mencía\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, juicy and wonderfully fresh expression of one of Spain's most interesting indigenous red grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is filled with \u003cstrong\u003efresh raspberry, wild strawberry, red cherry and pomegranate\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside subtle notes of \u003cstrong\u003eviolet, wild herbs, slate and mineral earth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003emedium-bodied, energetic and beautifully vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with crunchy red and dark fruit, lively acidity and very fine tannins. There is a lovely \u003cstrong\u003estony\/mineral quality\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath the fruit, giving the wine more complexity than you might expect from a young, unoaked red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTim Atkin MW gave the 2025 \u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing it as \u003cem\u003ecrunchy, juicy and tangy\u003c\/em\u003e, with pomegranate, plum and goji berry flavors, stony intensity and wonderful energy. He recommends drinking it from \u003cstrong\u003e2026–2031\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Critic Score\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points – Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly nice score to feature because it is \u003cstrong\u003especifically for the 2025 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a previous release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a \u003cstrong\u003e91-point Decanter score\u003c\/strong\u003e listed for the 2025 vintage by Bodeboca. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e🍇 Interesting Facts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMencía is Bierzo's signature red grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMencía is indigenous to northwestern Spain and is particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003eBierzo\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it produces wines that can be remarkably elegant and mineral-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sometimes compared stylistically to \u003cstrong\u003ecool-climate Pinot Noir or Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e because of its combination of red fruit, floral notes, herbs, freshness and relatively moderate alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Bierzo itself has increasingly been described as \u003cstrong\u003eSpain's Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e because of its small vineyard parcels, mountain locations and focus on individual terroir. Tim Atkin specifically makes that comparison in his 2025 review. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-elevation vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Luna Beberide Mencía comes from vineyards on \u003cstrong\u003esouth-facing slopes at roughly 600–750 meters elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The altitude helps preserve the wine's acidity and freshness while allowing the fruit to ripen fully. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are planted on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contribute to the wine's mineral character and structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is a \u003cstrong\u003eyoung, unoaked Mencía\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermented and aged in stainless-steel tanks rather than barrels. That allows the grape's natural \u003cstrong\u003efresh red-fruit, floral and mineral personality\u003c\/strong\u003e to shine without oak covering it up. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably farmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuna Beberide farms sustainably and without herbicides or pesticides, according to The Wine Society. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great warm-weather red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those reds that \u003cstrong\u003edoesn't need to be served at room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd actually recommend serving it \u003cstrong\u003eslightly chilled—around 55–58°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes the fruit and acidity pop and makes it an excellent choice for warm-weather drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Society specifically recommends serving it lightly chilled with \u003cstrong\u003epimientos de Padrón and sea salt\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e🍽️ Food Pairings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an incredibly versatile restaurant-style red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd pair it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌶️ Pimientos de Padrón\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍕 Charcuterie or Spanish pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥓 Jamón Ibérico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍗 Roast chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐖 Grilled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍖 Lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍄 Grilled mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍝 Tomato-based pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧀 Manchego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌮 Tacos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍔 Burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥘 Spanish tapas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would also be fantastic with \u003cstrong\u003egrilled octopus\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially because of the wine's freshness and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ekiller value wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Tim Atkin MW + 91 Decanter + 100% Mencía + Bierzo + high elevation + no oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emakes it an extremely easy wine to recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"If you love Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc or lighter Northern Rhône reds, try Mencía.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's juicy enough to be immediately enjoyable, but it has enough \u003cstrong\u003eminerality, acidity and savory complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep a serious wine drinker interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also perfect for someone who wants a \u003cstrong\u003ered wine that isn't heavy or overly alcoholic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–58°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not necessary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh • Juicy • Mineral • Floral • Light-to-Medium Bodied • Food-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47498854826140,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign_17.png?v=1788182884","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/luna-beberide-mencia-2025","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}