Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez, Ultreia Saint Jacques Bierzo 2021

Producer: Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez
Region: Castilla y León, Spain
Grape Varieties: Mencia
Viticulture: Organic
Category: Red Wine
Size: 750 ml bottle

Raúl Pérez Pereira is universally considered to be one of the world’s most visionary winemakers. Since he produced his first vintage for his family’s winery in 1994 at the age 22, he has been in the forefront of the conversation about what has been called “The New Spain”. In 2005, he left his family business to strike out on his own, creating Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez, which quickly became the point of reference for the Bierzo appellation.

Floral, spicy aromas with hints of underbrush and crushed blackberry and boysenberry. Serious & restrained yet also juicy and easy to drink with great vibrancy and length on the palate. Medium bodied, hints of herbs, lavender, coffee bean, and tomato leaf, loamy earth, light tannins, stone & tar. A savory red for fans of volcanic, mineral-driven wines from Mt Etna or a unique alternative to Burgundy.