El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2024

One of the finest wines from DO. Bierzo at a remarkably affordable price? Allow us to assure you that this is indeed possible. If any doubts linger, sample a glass of El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven, a red wine that, if not for its flavour, would leave you utterly speechless. Located in Valtuille de Abajo, in the northwest of DO. Bierzo, lies the vineyard where El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven is born. The ancient mencía vines, over 85 years old, stretch across more than 300 plots, where clay, sandy, and organically rich soils abound. From the very beginning and throughout its entire process, El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven is cultivated by hand, adhering to traditional methods, preserving the same character with which it was crafted by Raúl Pérez. For years, the renowned winemaker led Castro Ventosa, his family's winery; however, despite his departure, the same passion and dedication that Raúl Pérez imparted continue to thrive. Despite being the youngest in the family