2021 EL CASTRO DE VALTUILLE, MENCIA JOVEN
2021 EL CASTRO DE VALTUILLE, MENCIA JOVEN
ABV: 13.0%
Grapes: 100% Mencia
From: Bierzo, Spain
Lots of bright cherry fruit, a touch of smoke, crunchy and super drinkable, a very pure and authentic expression of the variety with a very mineral-driven finish.
Apparently some like to call Mencia, Spain's Pinot Noir..... Others might compare it to a Loire Cab Franc, i reckon fans of either would enjoy this one.
Castro Ventosa is a historic Bierzo winery, founded by the famed Perez family in 1752. Raul Perez (pictured above left) is one of the icons of modern Spain. His contemporaries and critics regard him as one of the country's great innovators, putting Bierzo on the map as a source of exceptional wine.
Medium bodied so room temp. Pair with charcuterie, duck or mushroom / tomato based veggie dishes.