2019, Valtuille La Cova de la Raposa
Winery: Castro Ventosa, a legacy that dates back to 1752, is passionately run by the Pérez family, who are among the largest vineyard owners in the Bierzo region, with 75 hectares dedicated to the Mencía varietal. The winery's approach integrates time-honored traditions with innovative techniques, ensuring the highest quality of wine production.
Wine Region: This wine is from Bierzo, Castilla y León, a region with a continental climate influenced by the Atlantic. Bierzo is renowned for its unique microclimates and soil compositions, including sandy soils at higher altitudes, which are conducive to the production of wines with exceptional character and depth.
Varietal: The GVALTUILLE LA COVA DE LA RAPOSA is predominantly made from the Mencía grape, which is indigenous to the Bierzo region. The wine also includes a portion of Alicante Bouschet, enhancing its complexity and structure. The wine's blend reflects the winery's dedication to creating harmonious and expressive wines that showcase the varietals' best qualities.
Vintage: The specific vintage details, such as weather conditions and their impact on the wine, would require precise data from the winery for that year. However, the continental climate with Atlantic influence generally leads to a growing season that helps in developing the intense and fruity characteristics of the Mencía grape.
Description:
- Appearance: [Information not available]
- Aroma: Bright raspberry aromatics, suggesting a vibrant and fruit-forward profile.
- Palate: medium-bodied, refined, fresh, and fluid, indicating a wine that is both elegant and easy to enjoy.
- Cellaring potential: Typically, Mencía-based wines from Bierzo have good ageing potential, especially when coming from old vines and crafted with care, as is the case with this wine.
- Serving temperature: 12-15°C
- Food pairings: Meat dishes ( grilled or roasted)
GVALTUILLE LA COVA DE LA RAPOSA from CASTRO VENTOSA is a wine that reflects the heritage and terroir of Bierzo, promising an authentic tasting experience that combines the freshness and intensity of Mencía with the robustness of Alicante Bouschet. It's a wine that would make an excellent addition to any cellar, particularly for those who appreciate the finesse of old-world wines with a modern touch.