César Márquez Valtuille Bierzo 2022
Member Price €22.80
Bierzo is without doubt the most exciting emerging fine wine region of Spain.
And Valtuille, a tiny village of 60 people, is regarded as the best part of it.
It’s here that César hails from, and the 9 generations that have come before him, including his famous uncle Raúl Pérez.
César proudly presents this bottle as his Vino de Villa - his village wine.
The 80-100 year-old vineyards are based on mostly sandy soils around Valtuille, which gives a finer, more elegant style of Mencía.
Once the grapes are harvested, they’re gently foot crushed and the juice ferments naturally in large wooden casks. The wine is then transferred to fine French oak barrels to age for 12 months.
Think Premier Cru Burgundy - it’s silky and textured, with plenty of structure and spice. It’s drinking well now, and will definitely reward you if you stick a few bottles away to come back to in a few years’ time.
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | Mencia |
| Country | Spain |
| Region of origin | Bierzo |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Oak? | Yes |
| Months in Oak | 11 months |
| Type of Oak | French |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | None |
| Average age of vines | 50-100 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 550 |
| Soil type(s) | Clay and sand |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | No |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2023 - 2033 |
César comes from one of the most famous and revered winemaking families in Spain. His uncle is Raúl Pérez, and his family winery is Castro Ventosa, Bierzo’s leading winery, founded 9 generations ago.
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