Crafted by the renowned Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez, this wine comes from the village of Valtuille de Abajo in the Bierzo region of north-west Spain. Made from the native Mencía grape, it showcases the freshness and aromatic intensity for which the variety has become famous. In the glass it displays a bright ruby colour, with lifted aromas of red cherries, raspberries and wild herbs, supported by subtle floral notes of violets.

On the palate, the wine is supple and medium-bodied, offering juicy red berry fruit, a hint of spice and lively acidity that makes it both vibrant and moreish. Soft tannins give it an easy drinkability, while a mineral edge reflects the slate soils of Bierzo. This is a wonderfully pure expression of Mencía in its youthful style – perfect to enjoy slightly chilled with charcuterie, tapas or grilled white meats.

Mencia (100%)

Mencía is an indigenous red grape variety from north-west Spain, most famously grown in Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras. Once overlooked, it has experienced a renaissance in recent decades thanks to its vibrant character and food-friendly style. Typically medium-bodied, Mencía combines juicy red berry fruit – raspberry, cherry and cranberry – with floral notes of violet and a subtle herbal lift. Its fresh acidity and mineral streak reflect the steep, slate-rich vineyards of its homeland, making it a versatile partner for tapas, grilled meats and charcuterie.

BierzoTucked into the northwest of Castilla y León, Bierzo is a small but highly regarded wine region that bridges Atlantic and continental climates. Its rolling hills and dramatic slate and quartz soils provide ideal conditions for the native Mencía grape, producing wines that balance freshness, elegance and depth. While red wines dominate, often showing fragrant red fruit, floral lift and a mineral edge, Bierzo also produces distinctive whites from Godello. In recent years, Bierzo has become one of Spain’s most exciting regions, celebrated for combining tradition with innovative winemaking.