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Raul Perez Bierzo Rapolao

Vintage: 2018

$44.99
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Raul Perez, a renowned winemaker from Spain, is celebrated for his innovative approach and dedication to showcasing the unique terroirs of the Bierzo region. The Bierzo Rapolao is crafted from the Mencía grape, a varietal known for its vibrant acidity and complex flavor profile. This wine hails from the Bierzo appellation, a region characterized by its slate and clay soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wines. The winemaking process involves careful fermentation and aging in oak barrels, enhancing the wine's depth and structure. On the palate, it offers a harmonious blend of red and dark fruit flavors, complemented by earthy undertones and a well-integrated tannin structure. This wine pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and hearty stews.

Professional Scores

96

The austere and sleek 2018 Ultreia El Rapolao could be the red equivalent to the white La del Vivo. Vinified with a short maceration, it fermented in chestnut barrel, where the wine's allowed to deliver a veil of flor yeast, and it matured in two used 500-liter barrels and a 225-liter barrique. The plot that produces this Rapolao delivers a more fragile wine. This has 12.6% alcohol and is the longer and more austere of the Rapolao bottlings. It is cleaner and longer, young and juicy. This was the origin of the first Rapolao that they bottled separately in 2011 in the La Vizcaína range. There is magic here. 1,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2019. (LG) 96+

Wine Advocate

96

The austere and sleek 2018 Ultreia El Rapolao could be the red equivalent to the white La del Vivo. Vinified with a short maceration, it fermented in chestnut barrel, where the wine's allowed to deliver a veil of flor yeast, and it matured in two used 500-liter barrels and a 225-liter barrique. The plot that produces this Rapolao delivers a more fragile wine. This has 12.6% alcohol and is the longer and more austere of the Rapolao bottlings. It is cleaner and longer, young and juicy. This was the origin of the first Rapolao that they bottled separately in 2011 in the La Vizcaína range. There is magic here. 1,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2019. (LG) 96+

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750ml