Raúl Pérez
Raúl Pérez Ultreia el Rapolao Mencía
Red wine
4.3
Expert Rating
0.0
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Raúl Pérez Ultreia el Rapolao Mencía is a premium red wine produced by Raúl Pérez, a renowned winemaker from Bierzo, Spain. The wine is made from the Mencía grape variety, grown in the Rapolao vineyard, which is known for its high altitude and slate soils. The winemaking process involves natural fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of black fruit, spices, and minerality. The style of the wine is characterized by its balance between fruit and acidity, making it a versatile pairing for a variety of dishes. Overall, Raúl Pérez Ultreia el Rapolao Mencía is a top-quality wine that showcases the unique terroir of Bierzo and the expertise of its producer.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Raúl Pérez's Ultreia el Rapolao Mencía is an elegant and complex red wine from the Bierzo region of Spain.On the nose it presents notes of cherry, raspberry, and dried herbs, followed by hints of tobacco and leather. On the palate the wine offers a full-bodied and silky texture, with intense flavors of blackberry, black currants, and spice. The finish is long and inviting, with balanced acidity and smooth tannins. Enjoy this wine now or cellar for up to 10 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2061
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
ORIGINS
Winery: Raúl Pérez
Region: Castilla y León
Castilla y Léon is one of Spain's largest and most important wine regions, located in the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a region rich in viticultural history and with a continental climate.
Castilla y Léon has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines being planted by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The region has been producing wine ever since, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in SpainCUSTOMER RATING
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