Raul Pérez
Castro Ventosa Bierzo Mencia
Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain
From the master, Raul Perez with fruit sourced from his family estate, the Joven (rabbit label) is predominately Mencia from 40-60 year old vines and aged in INOX.
Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2023 pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of blackberries, Montmorency cherry, horse blanket, purple flowers, licorice, and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Charming, rustic stuff. Drink now through 2030.
From the master, Raul Perez with fruit sourced from his family estate, the Joven (rabbit label) is predominately Mencia from 40-60 year old vines and aged in INOX.
Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2023 pours a deep purple color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of blackberries, Montmorency cherry, horse blanket, purple flowers, licorice, and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Charming, rustic stuff. Drink now through 2030.
From young vines, deep Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits, spice, 100% Mencia, aged in oak for 4 months. On the palate flavors of blackberry and wild cherry with nice round spice. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes.
From young vines, deep Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits, spice, 100% Mencia, aged in oak for 4 months. On the palate flavors of blackberry and wild cherry with nice round spice. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes.
Oct 20th, 2022
Adrian had this 11 years ago
Adrian had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
Nose - wet mulch, earthy and animal pelt. Main tastes - a lovely pomegranate sweetness that turns into a savory almost grilled flavor. Character - sweet but gives some tannins and a little bit of bitterness. Interesting wine.
Nose - wet mulch, earthy and animal pelt. Main tastes - a lovely pomegranate sweetness that turns into a savory almost grilled flavor. Character - sweet but gives some tannins and a little bit of bitterness. Interesting wine.
Aug 29th, 2025
Delicious. Very hearty without too much tanin. Just a nicely balanced.
Delicious. Very hearty without too much tanin. Just a nicely balanced.
Mar 25th, 2024
Fruity with dark fruits ans cherry notes, some vanilla hints, little earthyness
Fruity with dark fruits ans cherry notes, some vanilla hints, little earthyness
Sep 2nd, 2021Quite dark. Dark fruit, herbal, medicinal notes. Medium to full bodied, tannins.
Quite dark. Dark fruit, herbal, medicinal notes. Medium to full bodied, tannins.
Jul 14th, 2021