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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
This is César’s Vino de Villa, or village wine, and it’s a beautiful snapshot of Valtuille de Abajo. Sourced from five different parcels characterized by sandy soils, this 2023 is a real step up in refinement. While the Parajes gives you a look at the whole region, this bottle is all about the specific elegance and perfume that Valtuille is famous for.
The blend is roughly 85% Mencía with the usual suspects like Alicante Bouschet and Bastardo making up the rest. César used about 30% whole clusters during fermentation, which really pumps up the aromatics. On the nose, it’s incredibly pretty - think dried geraniums, rose petals, and pomegranate. It’s got that "ethereal" quality that Bierzo fans hunt for, where the wine feels light and graceful but still has plenty of depth.
On the palate, it’s juicy and round with a fleshy texture of red cherry and raspberry fruit. Because it sits at a moderate 12.5% alcohol, the wine feels energetic and tense rather than heavy. There’s a nice little hit of licorice and herbal nuance on the finish that keeps it savory and complex.
Beth Willard gave it 95 points in the Tim Atkin report, noting its "firm grip" and impressive character. It’s a harmonious, fruit-driven red that captures the essence of the zone perfectly. If you want to see why Valtuille is considered the "heart" of Bierzo, this is the bottle to open.
96 points "Subtle and refined, with a graceful finish... an ethereal character with delicate fruit." - James Suckling
95 points "A wine with lots of character that captures the essence of the zone... elegance and great depth." - Beth Willard (Tim Atkin Bierzo Report)
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