César Márquez Valtuille Vino de Villa 2023

César Márquez Valtuille Vino de Villa 2023

César Márquez Valtuille Vino de Villa 2023 is the village wine from César Márquez's project, which began in 2016, and pays homage to the village of Valtuille de Abajo, where the producer was born and lived. Coming from six plots: Villegas, Matalospardos, El Val, Las Gundiñas, El Tesín de la Campana and Brazos de Lillo, with sandy-clay soils rich in sand and excellent drainage, it reflects the elegance and minerality typical of the terroir. The year 2023 was marked by a cold and rainy winter, an irregular spring and a moderate summer. The constant rains produced abundant grapes, but in small bunches, resulting in more fluid, fresh and delicate wines, reminiscent of the classic vintages of 2001 and 2021.

Vinification: Hand-picked. Fermented in 1,000-litre vats with 25% whole grapes. Each plot was vinified separately, including the natural presence of white grapes. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for 15 to 21 days, with slight daily immersion of the cap. After pressing and decanting for 7 days, the wine aged for 12 months in 500L French oak barrels. Bottling: 20 January 2025.

Tasting Notes: Elegant aromas of pomegranate, violet, rose and cherry, with floral and mineral notes typical of Valtuille. On the palate, it is compact, juicy and tense, with an enveloping texture, vibrant freshness and a long, sustained finish.

Grape Varieties: 85% Mencía, 10% Alicante Bouschet and 5% white grapes.