Doble de Diez
Spain, Spain
Experience a more subtle take on a Spanish Red in the Imported Wine of the year, 94 point, Platinum Medal release from Doble de Diez
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About This Wine
Doble de Diez
Mencia
Most Spanish reds you can find on the market are aggressive and brutish. They hem and haw and attack you with fruit and bold tannins. This wine is more about the elegance, balance, and concentrated flavors that can come from careful cultivation. Made from the Mencia grape, a grape that used to only be used for blends, this wine over-delivers and has experienced a revival in Spain. We would recommend popping this in the refrigerator for ten minutes before serving. It will highlight the pomegranate and raspberry as well as allow you to tease out dark chocolate, coconut, nutmeg, and tomato leaves. Pair with pizza, sausages, or even a nice steak. Judges rave about this wine: it was awarded “Imported Wine of the year”, 94 points and a Platinum medal at the 2020 Winemaker Challenge and a Silver medal from the 2019 Sommelier Challenge.
Wine Region
Spain
Flavor Profile
Pairs well with… Pizza with Calabrian Pepper, Spicy Sausage, Flank Steak
Body 3 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 2
Tasting Notes
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Chocolate
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Pomegranate
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Cherry
Spanish wines can be bold, but the Doble de Diez flips the script. This is an elegant wine with restrained fruit flavors of pomegranate and cherry that play off the more interesting notes of chocolate, coconut, and tomato leaf. We've been enjoying this as much with food as on its own.
Awards
Doble de Diez 2018 Mencia Vino Tinto Spain: Mencia
4 TOTAL AWARDS
- Silver Medal, 2019 Sommelier Challenge
- Special Award, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
- Platinum Medal, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
- Points 94 Points, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
