The Castro of Valtuille 2007 is elaborated with 100% Mencia. Fermented in French oak barrels and aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting notes: Cherry red colour. Nose: black fruit aromas with woody and balsamic notes. Palate: rich, structured and spicy.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 91 points(01/04/2010)
The 2007 El Castro de Valtuille is 100% Mencia sourced from 60+-year-old vines. Deep crimson-colored, it offers up an expressive bouquet of mineral, cherry, raspberry, and spice box. Plush on the palate with layers of savory red fruits and loads of spice, this tasty effort can be enjoyed now but should fill out over the next 1-2 years. It is an outstanding value.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
Bodegas y Viñedos Castro Ventosa is a family winery located in Valtuille de Abajo, in the region of Bierzo. The Perez family together with the famous winemaker Raul Perez as the head, is the founder and owner of this winery. This family counts with one century-old tradition in... growing grapes - since 1752-. The vineyard is located on the slopes of the village of Valtuille de Abajo. About 300 plots are settled in different lands and different orientations ensuring thus the diversity of wines. About 80% of the vineyard, about 60 hectares is over 50 years. This underground winery with a circular concrete floor guarantees thus all the preservation conditions required for barrels and wines.
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