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An excellent Spanish Mencia from rising organic winemaker Veronica Ortega. A vivid nose of mulberry and brambly fruit, floral hints and herbal notes. Medium-bodied, the long finish has mineral and slight savoury aspects. Like Nero d'Avola, Veronica Ortega's Mencia is a characterful indigenous grape that brings Mediterranean warmth and dark fruit intensity to your glass. You'll find similar brambly, dark berry character here, though the Mencia leans more towards mulberry and herbal complexity rather than Ribeca's liquorice notes. This organic Spanish wine deserves your attention for its mineral-driven finish and floral elegance that adds sophistication to the ripe fruit profile. You'll appreciate how Mencia's medium body and savoury elements make it versatile with robust food—perfect if you want something slightly fresher than the full-bodied Sicilian.

The grapes for this Merlot-Sangiovese blend are sourced from biodynamic and organic vineyards and the wine is made with minimal intervention. The nose offers aromas of bright, juicy fruit with hints of bay leaf, rosemary and honeysuckle. Try this with lamb shanks or ravioli. This minimal-intervention blend echoes Ribeca's rustic, warming character with its herbal undertones and approachable dark fruit profile. You're getting that same intention to let regional character shine through—though here it's a Merlot-Sangiovese combination that delivers bay leaf and rosemary instead of pure Sicilian intensity. Il Terzo Grado's biodynamic credentials and herbal complexity offer you a different kind of authenticity from the Firriato. You should try this if you want ripe, juicy fruit with more savoury intrigue—it's particularly brilliant with lamb or Italian pasta dishes where Ribeca might feel heavy.

Ver Sacrum is one of the most exciting new wineries in Argentina focusing mainly on varietals that are not so commonly found in Argentina. They are bring back the Mediterranean varieties that were lost after the Malbec boom in the 1950s. This is 100% Monastrell – a grape of south French and Spanish fame. With aromas of cherry tart, leather, freshly made jam and bright florals this wine draws you in. The palate is light and bright with tangy cherry and cranberry and notes of potpourri. Try this w Ver Sacrum's Monastrell shares Nero d'Avola's Mediterranean pedigree and dark cherry-led flavor profile, but you'll find a lighter, brighter expression that emphasizes tart cherry and cranberry over chocolate depth. Both are indigenous varieties making a statement in wine regions reviving their heritage—you're getting that same sense of place-driven character. This Argentine take on a Mediterranean grape offers you something uniquely fresh and floral-forward that Ribeca can't provide. You'll want to try it for the tangy, elegant palate that proves Monastrell's versatility beyond its Spanish and French homes—it's a genuine discovery for anyone seeking Nero d'Avola's spirit with lighter, more energetic fruit.