El Val, César Márquez 2024

A tank sample ready for bottling, the 2024 Godello El Val Vino De Paraje Valtuille De Abajo is upfront fruity but with more delicacy than the 2023, and a mineral-driven nose. Salty and citrusy, it has a noticeably quenching quality that makes it feel long and complete. Due for release in March 2026.One of the young members of the new guard, Cesar Marquez Perez focuses on the region of Bierzo and most specifically the village of Valtuille De Abajo, which has the most wineries in one place in the region, 14, with only 60 inhabitants. His family has run a winery for generations, and between 2011 and 2016, Cesar worked with Raoul Perez. He started his own project in 2015 to differentiate from the family winery. He focuses on less alcohol, more length, and delicacy. (Drink starting 2026)