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"César Márquez is my Bierzo Winemaker of the Year for 2025... he is crafting wines with real finesse and a 'vertical' poise that marks him as a leader of the region's new generation."
- Tim Atkin MW
If you’re looking for a perfect entry point into the world of César Márquez, this is it. The Parajes is César’s "regional" red, but don't let that title fool you. It’s a massive undertaking that blends fruit from 45 different tiny plots across nine different villages. With vines ranging from 80 to a staggering 142 years old, it’s a living history of the Bierzo region in a glass.
As is tradition in these ancient vineyards, this is a field blend. While it's mostly Mencía, there’s a good splash of Alicante Bouschet and small amounts of rare locals like Bastardo and Sousón. César ferments the plots individually to keep things precise, using a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels to find that perfect balance between fresh fruit and earthy structure.
The 2023 vintage is all about freshness and elegance. On the nose, it’s super aromatic with notes of white pepper, pink peppercorn, and bright red berries. The palate is fine-boned and juicy, with that classic Bierzo tension that makes it so easy to drink. It’s a bit lighter in alcohol than the previous year, which really lets those floral and spicy details shine through.
It’s no surprise this wine is getting serious international attention - it was actually ranked No. 8 in James Suckling’s Top 100 Value Wines of 2025. Luis Gutiérrez from Wine Advocate also called it a "bargain," and he’s spot on. It gets incredibly close to the quality of César’s more expensive village wines but at a much friendlier price point. It’s serious and balanced enough to age, but honestly, it’s so approachable right now that it’s hard to stay away from.
95 points & No.8 in James Suckling's Top 100 Best Value Wines in the World
"Perfumed on the nose with dried flowers, violets and herbal nervy notes that add cohesion to the floral aspect... This is an exceptional entry level and tremendous value. Drink now."
- James Suckling
94 points
"A real representation of El Bierzo... serious and balanced, elegant and fine-boned. This is a bargain."
- Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate)
93 points
"Well made, approachable and flavorful... intense and juicy with tension and fresh Bierzo character."
- Joaquin Hidalgo (Vinous)
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