
El Castro de Valtuille Mencia Joven
- Country: Spain
- Region: Bierzo
- Apelltation:
- Variety: Mencia
- Farming: Organic Practices
- Vintage: 2023
- Vegan: Yes
Raúl Pérez is one of Spain’s most visionary winemakers, known for his ability to craft wines of extraordinary depth and authenticity. Based in Bierzo, he works with old-vine Mencía, farming organically and intervening minimally in the cellar to allow the region’s rugged terroir to shine. El Castro de Valtuille is a benchmark expression of Mencía, sourced from vines planted at high altitude in the slate and clay soils of Valtuille de Abajo, Raúl’s hometown.
The wine is beautifully expressive, with aromas of dark cherries, wild herbs, and violets, lifted by a touch of earthy spice. On the palate, it is vibrant and fresh, with silky tannins and a mineral edge that speaks of Bierzo’s unique terroir. Aged in used oak barrels, it achieves an exquisite balance between fruit purity and subtle complexity. This is a true reflection of Raúl Pérez’s mastery—elegant, soulful, and deeply satisfying.
