Raul Perez - Castro Ventosa Mencia 2020
Price: $24.99
| Producer | Raul Perez |
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| Country | Spain |
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| Region | Spain |
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| Varietal | Mencia |
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| Vintage | 2020 |
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| Sku | 34712 |
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Raul Perez Description
Dark ruby-colored, this wine reveals an enticing perfume of baking spices, eucalyptus/pine notes, black cherry, and black raspberry. It is smooth-textured, sand fruit-forward, making it a terrific introduction to the Mencia grape. Drink this effort over the next several years.
Region/Appellation
Spain
About this Winery
Atop the hill overlooking the village of Valtuille de Abajo lies the ancient Roman fortification of Castro Ventosa—the Castle of the Winds. Since 1752, the Perez family has owned and farmed vineyards around the ancient ruin, naming their vineyard domain after it. With about 195 acres under cultivation, the Perez family is the most important grower and winemaker in the region. While the wines have been spectacular for generations, since 2018, the winemaking has been largely under the guidance of Raul’s son Gabriel, whose deft winemaking has resulted in wines of even greater finesse, delicacy, and brilliance.
Nose
Enticing perfume of baking spices, eucalyptus/pine notes, black cherry, and black raspberry.
