Abad

Mencía specialist in Bierzo's mineral-driven, high-altitude terrain.

Abad produces Mencía-based wines in Bierzo, the mountainous northwestern region of Castilla y León known for its mineral soils and cool-climate viticulture. The winery's portfolio centers on this native Spanish variety, which thrives in Bierzo's demanding terrain and develops the structure and depth the region is recognized for. Carracedo Mencía Tinto, Tesín de la Campana Mencía, and Gotín del Risc Essencia form the core of Abad's output, each expressing the terroir through Mencía's characteristic dark fruit, acidity, and earthy undertones. These wines have been assessed by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Falstaff, and Decanter, reflecting the winery's standing among international critics. Bierzo's elevation and continental climate create conditions that push Mencía toward complexity and balance—qualities evident across Abad's range.