Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: perfumed dark cherry, bright fruit lift, clean floral top note

Palate: balanced mid-weight, gentle barrel spice, fresh finish

Expressive and perfumed at a moderate 13 per cent, drawn largely from sandy soils that give a finer, lighter-framed Valtuille red.

What it pairs with

  • Pimientos de Bierzo asados
    The wine's freshness matches the sweetness of roasted local peppers.
  • Grilled lamb skewers
    Medium tannin carries the meat without weighing it down.
  • Charcuterie board
    Perfumed fruit and acidity cut through cured fat.

History

The bottling was formerly labelled Las Firmas and was renamed Valtuille Vino de Villa to fit the DO Bierzo village classification. It ferments with around 40 per cent whole clusters, macerates for 35 to 40 days and matures a year in neutral 500 litre oak.

Facts

Producer
Bodegas y Viñedos César Márquez · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía, Alicante Bouschet
Classification
Vino de Villa (DO Bierzo)
Oak
Twelve months in well-seasoned neutral 500 litre oak
ABV
13.0%
Production
3,200 bottles
Price
€22-27 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about César Márquez Valtuille Vino de Villa

What does César Márquez Valtuille taste like?

Cherry red and bright in the glass, with perfumed, expressive fruit aromatics and a clean floral note. The palate is balanced and fresh with gentle barrel spice and medium tannin.

What classification does César Márquez Valtuille have?

It is a Vino de Villa within DO Bierzo, the village tier of the appellation's classification pyramid.

How long is César Márquez Valtuille aged?

Twelve months in well-seasoned neutral 500 litre oak barrels, after a maceration of 35 to 40 days with roughly 40 per cent whole clusters.

What food pairs with César Márquez Valtuille?

Roasted Bierzo peppers, grilled lamb skewers, or a charcuterie board.

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