The 2006 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias spent 16 months in 100% new French oak. It has that extra dimension aromatically imparted by the old vines. Sexy, kinky aromas of black raspberry, cherry, spice box, and incense leap from the glass. Not quite as impressive on the palate but first class nevertheless, the wine is dense, ripe, sweet, and very lengthy. It will continue to unfold for another 4-6 years. Hard to resist now, it should be at its best from 2014 to 2026.
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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