مونتي بيو 'بينكويريدو' مينسيا

Finally a light red that doesn't taste watery—the cooling ocean breezes really keep the fruit fresh and balanced. Poured a glass with grilled veggies and it was just right for a warm evening.

Opened this on a warm evening expecting something thin, but the cool Atlantic breezes really do show—it’s got a bright, juicy red-fruit snap that feels way more refreshing than most Spanish reds. At 11.5% it’s dangerously easy to finish the bottle with dinner.

I’d been skipping over Rias Baixas reds, but this Mencia is a pleasant surprise—the 11.5% alcohol makes it easy to enjoy a glass on a warm evening. Great balance and a smooth finish.