Castro Ventosa Mencia

VINTAGE: 2022 WINE TYPE: Red VARIETAL: Mencia COUNTRY: Spain REGION: Castilla y León APPELLATION: Bierzo SIZE: 750ml Castro Ventosa was founded by the Perez family in 1752 and the family has owned the estate ever since. The Perez family owns 75 hectares of Mencía vineyards in Bierzo making them the biggest owners of this varietal within the Bierzo D.O. Raúl Pérez, who now runs the winery, is a figurehead for Bierzo wines in Spain. The aromatics are incredibly expressive with hints of raspberries and blackberries.  The palate is concentrated with balanced tannins and acidity.