El Castro de Valtuille Mencia Joven 2023

''With lots of freshness and balance, possibly the finest vintage of this wine. This is one of the wines that transcends its price category, and it's serious and balanced. It has very fine tannins. With great finesse and great balance.'' 92 Points, Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate Magazine

“Most wine lovers, I suspect, have never heard of Bierzo, but word is getting around. And if you get the opportunity to taste one from there; do it!  With its haunting, exotic wildflower, licorice and fruit flavors, you can't help but remember it.” Eric Asimov, The New York Times

''The mencia varietal creates wonderfully scented, deeply fruit-driven red wines alive with strawberry, blackcurrant and mulberry juiciness. Mencia has something of the character of serious Beaujolais, or Loire Valley cabernet franc, yet also a character of its own.'' Susy Atkins, The Telegraph (UK)

            Awarded 2014 Winemaker of the Year by Der Feinschmecker (Germany)

         Awarded 2015 Best Winemaker in the World by Bettane+Desseauve (France)