Lot: 6 Bottles – Raúl Pérez Castro Ventosa Collection (Bierzo, Spain) 3× Valtuille Villegas 2023 — 98+ Robert Parker Points 3× Valtuille Cepas Centenarias 2023 — 97 Robert Parker Points Provenance & Overview This exclusive six-bottle lot represents the pinnacle of Bierzo winemaking, crafted by the legendary Raúl Pérez under his family estate, Bodegas Castro Ventosa. These are among the most coveted single-vineyard Mencía bottlings in Spain, coming from the ancient vineyards of Valtuille de Abajo — a terroir of slate, clay, and sand, cultivated by hand and rooted in centuries of viticultural tradition. The 2023 vintage stands out as one of the finest in recent years, marked by precision, depth, and energy, with extraordinary critical acclaim from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Winemaking & Profile The Villegas 2023 (98+ RP) expresses the most elegant and vertical side of Mencía, sourced from a high-altitude parcel with centenarian vines. It offers purity of red fruit, graphite minerality, and an almost Burgundian finesse. The Cepas Centenarias 2023 (97 RP), from vines over 100 years old, shows a deeper, darker profile — dense and complex, yet extraordinarily balanced, revealing the soul of old Bierzo with velvety tannins and an endless finish. Both wines were fermented with indigenous yeasts in open vats and aged in neutral French oak, following Raúl Pérez’s minimal-intervention philosophy. Bottled unfiltered and unfined, they reflect authentic terroir and natural precision. Cellar Conditions All bottles are professionally cellared under optimal conditions — constant temperature, controlled humidity, and complete absence of light and vibration. Labels, capsules, and fill levels are in excellent condition, ensuring these bottles remain ideal both for tasting and long-term cellaring. Collector & Investment Value This lot unites two of Raúl Pérez’s highest-rated wines in a single offering — a benchmark collection for any connoisseur or investor in fine Spanish wine. With Robert Parker ratings reaching up to 98+ points, extremely limited production, and a growing global demand for top-tier Mencía, these bottles represent exceptional long-term appreciation potential. Owning this collection is not only an act of passion but a strategic acquisition of patrimonial value — wines that embody the legacy of Bierzo and the genius of Raúl Pérez, destined to become reference points for future generations of collectors.