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El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven

El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven

The red wine under €10 that has captivated critics
El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven
75 cl.
2025
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Bierzo
Designation of Origin D.O. Bierzo
Castro Ventosa
Winery Castro Ventosa
Contains sulphites
100% Mencía
Varieties 100% Mencía
17.0
Service 17.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2025

Red wine Young. 3 months in foudres.

El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2025 captivates from the outset with its vibrant cherry-red hue. Bringing it to the nose, its aromas exude vivacity and freshness, evoking ripe cherries and juicy blackberries, accompanied by a floral touch that imparts elegance. Upon tasting, its fresh and fruity passage across the palate is surprising, where those red fruit notes intertwine with a subtle acidity, making each sip a delightful experience. The 2025 vintage has been particularly generous regarding grape quality, delivering a balanced and expressive wine. Perfect for those seeking a youthful red brimming with energy.

Style El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Game, White meats, Legumes, Cured cheeses, Oily fish, Rice dishes

About El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven

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, El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven exhibits remarkable character and strength. 
 
After meticulous care and attention in cultivation, the time comes to reap the fruits of this labour. This will be done manually, during a harvest lasting approximately 25 days, with every effort made to keep the grape clusters in optimal condition. As soon as they arrive at the winery, following destemming, El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven is gravity-fed into large fermentation tanks, where indigenous yeasts will transform the must into wine. Throughout this process, the temperature will be monitored, and a daily pump-over will be conducted—lasting about 10 minutes—where the cap formed by the grape skins (which will float at the top of the tank) will be pushed to the bottom of the tank. 
 
Finally, after the appropriate racking and pressing, El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven undergoes malolactic fermentation and is transferred to wooden foudres, where it will rest for a few months until bottling. 
 
2025

El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2025 captivates from the outset with its vibrant cherry-red hue. Bringing it to the nose, its aromas exude vivacity and freshness, evoking ripe cherries and juicy blackberries, accompanied by a floral touch that imparts elegance. Upon tasting, its fresh and fruity passage across the palate is surprising, where those red fruit notes intertwine with a subtle acidity, making each sip a delightful experience. The 2025 vintage has been particularly generous regarding grape quality, delivering a balanced and expressive wine. Perfect for those seeking a youthful red brimming with energy.
2024
El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2024 is a youthful wine that defies expectations with its vibrant and fresh character. On the nose, it unveils a chorus of black fruits—cassis, blackberries, and blueberries—accompanied by a hint of black olive and an animal note reminiscent of Burgundian complexity. On the palate, its luscious and rounded texture caresses the taste buds with finesse, providing a compact and balanced experience. An approachable wine that captivates with its charm and unexpected depth.
2023

El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2023 unfurls an intense and inviting bouquet. Initially, it may present a somewhat reserved character, yet after aeration, it blossoms into an array of dark fruits such as cassis, blackberries, and blueberries, complemented by nuances of black olive and an underlying note reminiscent of red meat. On the palate, it is succulent, consistent, and congenial, delivering a silky and rounded texture, devoid of any harshness. This is a youthful and light-bodied red wine, with a delightful flow and devoid of any sharp edges that might impede its enjoyment.
2022

Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2022 captivates with its aromatic intensity, unfurling scents of fresh red fruits such as cherry and raspberry. Upon tasting, it reveals itself as luscious and approachable, with a velvety texture that caresses the palate, whilst maintaining an impeccable balance that beckons one to continue indulging. Its vivacity and delicateness render it an exemplary choice for those desiring to savor a youthful and spirited red wine.
2019

The Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2019 is a succulent red wine brimming with intense aromas of fresh fruit, earthy undertones, and hints of spice. On the palate, it is youthful, vibrant, and light-bodied. This versatile and eminently quaffable wine leaves a lasting impression.
2017 Like every year, El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven 2017 is equal to quality and an outstanding price. Expressive on the nose, lots of fresh red fruit, it seduces us in the mouth for its elegance and honesty.
2014 Embracing and juicy on the palate. Velvety and unctuous leaving juicy black fruit sensations. Good acidity. Long finish.

Intense purple. Clean and bright.

Intense aromas of black fruit accompanied by spicy and herbal notes.
2013 Tantalising, compact and engulfing on the palate. Mellow and round, without coarse tannins or green aristas.

Intense dark violet.

A powerful and generous nose. Dark fruits and some black olives, enclosed by an gamey, red meat aroma.
2009 Wide and bulky wine, which coats the mouth with fruity and smoky notes, full of nuances. It has a tasty, soft and silky mid palate and a correct acidity that provides it with a nice freshness. Good finish with a good persistence. A very sweet and very tasty wine. Round and embracing.

Nice, intense and bright cherry red colour with maroon edges and glyceric tears.

Powerful, fresh, intense and complex aromas. Its abundant notes of black fruit (green at the beginning although they get increasingly ripe) are released along with lots of floral and spicy notes. Some hints of coffee, smoked notes, fresh balsamic touches and light hints of black olives and pepper are also felt.
2008 Sweet and complex in the mouth. Soft and velvety texture, with well integrated tannins. A rounded wine.

Bright, deep violet wine, whose legs dye the glass.

Powerful aromas. Start with a touch of reduction. Once opened, it is an immense wine, with lots of black fruit scents and black olive notes with animal and mineral hints.
2007 In the mouth it has a sweet tooth, touch is soft and round.

Deep violet.

The nose is generous and powerful. It offers a range of black fruit and black olives.
2024
92 Parker
2023
92 Parker
92 Peñín
2022
91+ Parker
2021
92 Parker
2020
90 Parker
2019
91 Parker
91 Peñín
2018
91+ Parker
2017
91 Parker
2016
91 Parker
2015
90 Parker
91 Peñín
2013
90 Parker
2012
90 Parker
2011
89 Peñín
2009
90 Parker
91 Peñín
2007
89 Peñín

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.