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BRAND: Minius
WINERY: Adegas Minius
VARIETY: Mencía
TYPE OF WINE: Red
APPELLATION: Monterrei
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 15ºC
Elaboration
Hand made harvest and collection of the grape in 17-18 kg cases. Selection table. Destemming and soft pressing with the rollers slightly open for a gentle extraction and increase the fruit charge.
Maceration and subsequent fermentation at 24ºC in stainless steel tanks pumping the grape over twice. Bleeding from the grape and pneumatic pressing. Slight micro-
oxygenation prior to the malolactic fermentation. Clarification, cold stabilization and bottling.
Tasting
Maroon color, great layer and violet rim. Outstanding intensity in the nose. Red fruits primary aromas, blackberry, cassis, blueberries, cocoa notes and slight mineral nuances. Medium structure mouth, pleasant creaminess, sweet and well polymerized tannins, balanced, tasty and a sweet touch; straight and smooth, with an intense and fruity aftertaste.