The 2023 Mencia Fusco is 100% old-vine Mencia, made in a fresh style, open tank-fermented in aged in stainless steel. Swirls of vanilla and raspberry give it an unlikely richness that is balanced by its otherwise light-bodied, ethereal character and gravelly, rocky texture. It’s a tight, focused red ready to drink now and over the next 8-10 years.
Score: 91 points -- Virginie Boone, jebdunnock.com, 2026