Castro Ventosa is one of the oldest domains in Bierzo. This is the family domain of Spain's most famous oenologist Raul Pérez. Cova de la Raposa ('cave of the fox') is a vineyard located in the village of Abajo de Valtuille. Southern exposure on sandy soil. Not an easy plot and therefore this wine is not made every year. When it does succeed, the wine is truly great.
Vinification
The cru harvested earliest on the estate. Organically farmed vineyard. Vinification is done in 2 old open top barrels and with full bunches, only autochthonous yeasts are used. A long maceration of 60 days followed by a 12-month élévage in 500L French oak (not new).
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2026
Best moment: 2030-2032
Drunk until: 2036
To serve
16°C in a burgundy glass
Trial analysis
This wine stands out for its already very open bouquet of fresh aromas of raspberry, red & black currants and green herbs. Also very elegant on the palate, an atlantic profile, with lots of juiciness and energy. Already quite accessible therefore, but those who are patient and forget about this one for a while in the cellar will certainly be rewarded for waiting. 1,300 bottles were bottled.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied