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Mencia

Vinifera

Type
Mencia

Spain

Origin
Also Known As

Berry Color

Black

Clones Available - FPS number listed

03.1

Certified

Yes

Resistance

No

Where it's Grown

Spain and Portugal

Fun Facts

Viticulture Characteristics

Small clusters with medium sized berries that ripen mid season. Buds out early. Susceptible to powdery and downy mildew as well as botrytis

Wine Characteristics

Low acidity if left to ripen too long; aromas of raspberry and blackberry.

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