Bodega y Viñedos Castro Ventosa - Bierzo - El Castro de Valtuille - Mencia Joven - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 red Bierzo El Castro de Valtuille Mencia Joven stands out for its purity and elegance, brimming with red fruit notes, especially cherry and sour cherry. Its restrained aging, peppery notes, and vibrant fruity dynamics create a remarkably digestible blend, elevated by a precisely balanced, crunchy palate and a well-balanced, tangy finish. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with grilled dishes or cured meats, making it perfect for any meal. Rated 91+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-picked for 25 days. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 3 months in 5000-liter tuns.

Color:

Bright purplish red.

Nose:

Pure aromas of red berries, cherries and morello cherries underlined by delicate oak notes.

Palate:

On the palate, the wine is clean and crisp, with a dynamic fruitiness. A peppery touch appears on the finish, with a spicy structure and a tangy finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb tagine with prunes, herb-crusted roast beef, goat or Manchego cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

When Raul Perez, renowned as Bierzo's shining star, collaborates with César Marquez, a master of winemaking, the result is nothing short of electric.

At Castro Ventosa, this powerhouse duo, leading figures in the modern wave of Spanish winemaking, utilize their rich inheritance of ancient vines and indigenous grape varieties. Their joint effort breathes life into cuvées marked by their freshness, precision, and elegance, continuing to innovate and shape the future of Spanish wines.