CASTRO VENTOSA | EL CASTRO DE VALTUILLE MENCÍA 2025 75cl

El Castro de Valtuille Mencía 2025 from Castro Ventosa expresses the cleanest and most authentic side of Bierzo Mencía. It originates from the slopes surrounding Villafranca del Bierzo, where the continental Atlantic climate and poor soils allow for slow ripening. It is a red wine that speaks of fruit, freshness, and landscape, crafted with precision and respect for the varietal.

Characteristics

Winery: Castro Ventosa
Appellation: D.O. Bierzo
Wine Type: Red
Grape Variety: 100% Mencía
Vintage: 2025
Vineyard: Selected plots in Valtuille and the surroundings of Villafranca del Bierzo
Altitude: Around 550–600 meters
Vineyard Age: Mature vines, mostly over 30 years old
Soil: Predominantly sand and gravel with a clay base
Climate: Continental with a clear Atlantic influence
Harvest: Manual harvest
Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with careful maceration to preserve fruit and freshness
Aging: Brief refinement in tank before bottling
Alcohol Content: 13–13.5% vol.
Format: 75 cl

Tasting Notes

Bright, medium-intensity cherry red color. The nose is fresh and expressive, with notes of crunchy red fruit, wild flowers, and a subtle mineral background. On the palate, it is agile and balanced, with fine tannins, good acidity, and a clean, juicy finish that invites another sip.

Pairing

Ideal with cured meats, white meats, mountain rice dishes, pasta, traditional Bierzo cuisine, and mushroom dishes. Serve between 14 and 16 ºC.

The El Castro de Valtuille Mencía 2025 is an honest and elegant red wine that reflects Bierzo with naturalness and freshness. A finely crafted wine, designed to enjoy the landscape without artifice.