Castro Ventosa
Castro Ventosa is the Pérez family’s home estate in Bierzo, northwestern Spain, where they’ve grown grapes since at least 1752. Based in Valtuille de Abajo, it’s a producer built around generations of vineyard knowledge and an exceptional collection of old Mencía vines.
This is the family behind Raúl Pérez, one of Spain’s most influential winemakers. His nephew César Márquez now runs the cellar and day-to-day project, with Raúl contributing his experience.
The family owns its vineyards, including many parcels more than 85 years old. Different soils, slopes and exposures give each plot its own character, which becomes increasingly clear as you explore the village and individual vineyard wines.
Mencía is the main attraction, with Godello providing the whites. Larger barrels and gentle cellar work have brought greater freshness to the range, preserving the perfume and detail of the fruit.
We love the combination of old-vine depth and drinkability here. From the approachable reds through to the finest vineyard bottlings, Castro Ventosa is a terrific way to discover Mencía and the diversity of Bierzo.
