| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.5% |
| Production | 1,500 bottles |
Spec sheet
The wine
Wines made by Raúl Pérez owe absolutely everything to the terroir: to the vineyard, to the land and to tradition. In this case, the vineyard is located in a special site which this great master craftsman from Bierzo shares with a select group of friends, wine-producing vine growers, enthusiastic about the Bierzo and the Mencía grape, just like he is. It means that several wines originate from this same hillside. The one in the Ultreia range comes from a plot which has some of the oldest vines and is perhaps the most austere of the Rapolao wines. It’s a wine that’s intense and profound, with elegant rusticity.
What does this wine taste like?
The Ultreia from the Rapolao site is austere, clean-cut and intricate. It proves juicy on the palate, with a truly wonderful vitality. Redolent with soft red berry fruits, wild herbs and earthy notes.
View | Plum red / Quite opaque |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Red berries / Raspberry / Cherries / Violets / Smoky notes / Undergrowth |
Mouth | Elegant / Balanced / Mineral / Persistent |
Drinking and storing
It can be drunk as soon as released or kept for ten years following its vintage date. Decant it half an hour beforehand and serve in a wide glass.
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Food pairing
Meet stews / Pork barbecue ribs / Veal stew
Ratings and awards
| 2022 | 95 PK | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96? PK | |
| 2020 | 96 PK | |
| 2019 | 97 PK | |
| 2018 | 96+ PK | |
| 2016 | 96 PK | 17 JR |
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis
robinson
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker and Jancis Robinson
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 12 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | Used |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Vine age | 70 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Clay |
| Climate | Continental with Atlantic influence |
| Orientation | West |
| Altitude | 550.00 meters |
