César Márquez Valtuille Vino de Villa 2023

“The village red 2023 Valtuille Vino de Villa comes from sandy soils on closer plots. This year, it’s 85% Mencía, 10% Alicante Bouschet and 5% other white and red varieties like Bastardo, Sousón or Estaladiña. It fermented with some full clusters in 1,000-liter vessels and matured in 500-liter barrels. It’s juicy, round, harmonious and fruit-driven, with freshness and elegance. It has a moderate 12.55% alcohol, a pH of 3.51 and 5.42 grams of acidity. 6,890 bottles produced. ” 94+ pts Luis Gutiérrez The Wine Advocate 7/25

I have drunk this wine twice recently and its just delicious, bright and fresh with an almost gentle creamy charcater on the finish. Incredibly food versatile. The wines from Galicia are just so diverse and interesting and a far cry from the powerful oaky alcoholic wines Spain has been famous for.