Estévez Bodegas y Viñedos – Versos de Valtuille 2022 – Bierzo Spain

Versos de Valtuille 2022 from Estévez Bodegas y Viñedos is a 100% Mencía from Bierzo, aged eight months in French oak foudres.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Mencía
• Region: Bierzo D.O., Spain
• Vintage: 2022
• Aging: 8 months in French oak foudres
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Fresh red berries and cherry are joined by floral, herbal and mineral notes, with fine tannins and lively acidity giving the wine an energetic, balanced finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A fresh, village-focused expression of Mencía
• Large French-oak foudres preserve fruit and energy
• Fine tannins and bright acidity keep the wine highly food-friendly

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Charcuterie
• Mushroom dishes
• Grilled meats
• Semi-aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of fresh, terroir-driven red wines
✓ Mencía drinkers who value elegance over weight
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very heavy, heavily oaked reds

Scores

92 Points – Robert Parker
90 Points – Tim Atkin