Winery Raúl PérezCastro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Mencia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, veal or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven from the Winery Raúl Pérez
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven of Winery Raúl Pérez in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven of Winery Raúl Pérez in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or mint and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, cheese or dark fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven
Pairings that work perfectly with Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven
Original food and wine pairings with Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven
The Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven of Winery Raúl Pérez matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of veal paupiettes à la bourguignonne, stuffed cabbage leaves or spinach and goat cheese quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Raúl Pérez's Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven.
Discover the grape variety: Mencia
Spanish, more precisely from the Duero Valley where it is still very present. According to some ampelographers, it is close to Cabernet Franc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencía Joven from Winery Raúl Pérez are 2016, 2018, 2017, 2010 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Raúl Pérez
The Winery Raúl Pérez is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 59 wines for sale in the of Bierzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bierzo
The wine region of Bierzo is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Descendientes de J. Palacios or the Domaine Descendientes de J. Palacios produce mainly wines red, white and pink.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
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The word of the wine: Millerandage
Poor fertilization of some grapes at the time of flowering in cold or rainy weather. Milled grapes do not grow and usually do not contain seeds.
