Cesar Marquez Vino de Paraje Sufreiral 2023 CS20230731 it's fresh and finely cut

it's fresh and finely cut

Jesse Katz went the other way

Maestro Mezcalero Moises Martinez

burnt cinnamon

with around 20-25% new oak

Cesar Marquez Vino de Paraje Sufreiral 2023 CS20230731 it's fresh and finely cutA captivating single parcel wine from Spain's Bierzo region, merging ancient tradition with meticulous vineyard work. The 85% Menca base comes from centenarian vines planted at 620 meters in limestone rich Toral de los Vados, with Alicante Bouschet and white grapes completing the blend. Two months of maceration and a year aging in 400 liter French oak create a wine that balances chalk driven minerality with elegant floral notes and plush red fruit.