Avancia Nobleza Carballedo 2023 (750ml) *
Product price
$72.99
Description
Mencía is the grape that gives so much of Galicia its dark, savory pulse, and here it comes from a steep, high-elevation vineyard planted back in 1940. Avancia bottles this Nobleza Carballedo on its own because the site showed an aromatic finesse worth isolating (a recent decision, this being only the second release). About ten percent of the blend comes from an old field mix growing alongside the Mencía, including Garnacha, Alicante Bouschet, and Cariñena, which adds another layer to what is already a distinctive parcel.
The color runs dark and brooding, but the wine itself is bright, carried by tangy acidity and a refined, almost silky mouthfeel. Look for cherry and ripe sour cherry, plummy depth at the core, and floral notes of rose and rosehip that lift the aromatics. A gentle touch of oak sits in the background, and fine tannins lend just enough grip to give shape without weighing things down. Medium-bodied and juicy, it finishes long and stays easy to enjoy.
Expert Reviews
The first vintage of the 2023 Mencia Nobleza Carballedo was 2022, so this is a relatively new addition to the portfolio. From a steep vineyard planted in 1940 at high elevation, the producer liked the aromatic finesse of the vineyard enough to separate it into its own bottling. Its dark, brooding color is matched by tangy acidity, with 10% of the wine from a field blend including such things as Garnacha, Alicante Bouschet, and Carinyena. A refined mouthfeel reaches a depth of plummy, medium-bodied concentration, with length on the finish. Drink now through 2030. (Jeb Dunnuck, January 2026)
The 2023 Mencía Nobleza Carballedo, with a small percentage of other field blends, is full of red fruit, with cherry, ripe sour cherry and a light oak touch. Rose and rosehip add complexity. Gentle grip from the tannins provides structure, while its juiciness brings approachability. The 2023 is a balanced, crowd-pleasing expression. (Vinous)