6 Bottles – Raúl Pérez Collection (Castro Ventosa & Bodegas Estefanía – Bierzo, Spain) 1× Castro Ventosa Valtuille El Rapolao 2023 — 96+ Robert Parker Points 2× Castro Ventosa Valtuille Vino de Villa 2023 — 93+ Robert Parker Points 2× Tilenus Pagos de Posada 2018 — 94 Robert Parker Points 1× Tilenus Pieros 2017 — 95 Robert Parker Points Provenance & Overview This exclusive six-bottle collection represents the essence of Bierzo, showcasing two of its most respected wineries — Castro Ventosa and Bodegas Estefanía (Tilenus) — both guided by the visionary Raúl Pérez, one of Spain’s most influential winemakers. The wines included are all single-vineyard or terroir-focused expressions of Mencía, harvested from old vines rooted in the region’s unique slate and clay soils. Winemaking & Character The Castro Ventosa wines capture the purity and vertical structure of Valtuille de Abajo. El Rapolao 2023 shows remarkable depth, fine tannins, and earthy minerality. Vino de Villa 2023 displays energy, elegance, and red-fruit precision. From Bodegas Estefanía, under Raúl Pérez’s direction: Pagos de Posada 2018 combines power and finesse from centenary vines aged in French oak. Pieros 2017 is the estate’s crown jewel — deep, complex, and built for decades of evolution. All wines were fermented traditionally with native yeasts and minimal intervention, reflecting the authentic identity of the Bierzo terroir. Cellar Conditions Bottles have been professionally cellared under ideal conditions — stable temperature, controlled humidity, and no exposure to light or vibration — ensuring perfect preservation for both drinking and investment purposes. Labels, capsules, and fill levels are in impeccable condition. Collector & Investment Value Combining critical acclaim, limited production, and the artistry of Raúl Pérez, this lot offers a snapshot of modern Bierzo at its finest. The inclusion of multiple Parker-rated wines (up to 96+ points) makes it an ideal addition to any serious collection. With growing global demand for old-vine Mencía and Pérez’s cult status among connoisseurs, these bottles represent both sensory pleasure and long-term patrimonial appreciation — an exceptional investment in fine Spanish wine.