''Highlighted by violet, red cherry and a subtle spice hints. The medium-bodied palate offers succulent, vibrant fruit supported by focused, fine-grained tannins. Superb value. Made from the oldest vineyard in Valtuille.'' 92 Points, James Suckling
''Highlighted by violet, red cherry and a subtle spice hints. The medium-bodied palate offers succulent, vibrant fruit supported by focused, fine-grained tannins. There’s clarity and precision, with a bright and energetic finish. Superb value. Made from the oldest vineyard in Valtuille.'' 92 Points, James Suckling
"The 2024 El Castro de Valtuille is 100% Mencía from the estate’s oldest vineyard. This is a precise, technically made wine with fresh violet notes and a juicy palate. It offers tension and a fine, transparent texture, with violet lingering on the finish. This is primary and expressive." 92 Points, Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous Media
''This is primary and fruit-driven by definition, ripe, fresh, juicy and approachable. It's from a year with lots of purity of fruit. The wine is agile and fine-boned with very fine tannins. This is one of the reds that transcends its price category.'' 92 Points, Luis Gutiérrez, 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)
