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Ultreia El Rapolao

Ultreia El Rapolao

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Organic
Ultreia El Rapolao
75 cl.
2024
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  • We send it to United Kingdom with DPD to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is £9.34 with DPD.
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Details
13.00%
Alcohol 13.00%
Castilla y León
Production area Castilla y León
D.O. Bierzo
Designation of Origin D.O. Bierzo
Raúl Pérez
Winery Raúl Pérez
Contains sulphites
Alicante Bouschet, Mencía
Varieties Alicante Bouschet, Mencía
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Ultreia El Rapolao 2024

Red wine Aged in wood Organic. 12 meses en barricas de roble.

Style Ultreia El Rapolao
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Rice dishes, White meats, Risottos, Vegetables, White fish

About Ultreia El Rapolao

Do you feel the weight of responsibility descend upon your shoulders when it falls to you to select a wine amongst your circle of friends? Do all eyes turn to you when the waiter inquires what you'll be having? Yes, we understand. There are times when being a wine enthusiast can pose more challenges than perks. As the saying goes: in polite company, never flaunt your expertise. If you're running late and everyone is aware of your proficiency with vintages and varietals, allow us to offer a piece of advice: Raúl Pérez and Ultreia El Rapolao.

Dubbed the Wizard of Bierzo, Raúl Pérez is one of those choices that never disappoints. A safe bet that ensures you'll triumph in any situation. Who would dare to criticize this mencía from the D.O. Bierzo? Who would disdain this type of craftsmanship? No one will speak ill of this wine, born in Valtuille de Abajo, within El Rapolao, the renowned and celebrated vineyard (spanning just about 1.5 hectares), planted between 1920 and 1980. A staggering 60 years. Without a doubt, it's a gem that Raúl Pérez knows how to polish and enhance. No one else understands how these vines interact with the sandy and calcareous soils. No one else grasps how the continental climate with Atlantic influence affects them. No one else knows exactly what they need at each moment. It's true that Raúl Pérez has viticulture in his blood (it must be said), but his relationship with wine was a late-blooming love (starting around his 19th year) and happened by chance (he had no intention of pursuing this path), yet it has evolved over time, growing and refining.

Ultreia El Rapolao is harvested by hand and taken to the winery where it ferments in oak vats, spontaneously from indigenous yeasts and with some stems. In this phase, Raúl Pérez merely acts as an observer, intervening in the winemaking process only when the wine requires and necessitates it. This is chiefly due to the winemaker's approach, utterly respectful both in the vineyard and in the winery, where the aim is to interfere as little as possible. Finally, Ultreia El Rapolao will undergo aging for approximately one year in thousand-liter foudres that had previously been used for white wine production.

So, the next time all eyes at the table in the restaurant turn towards you, remember: Ultreia El Rapolao. The impeccable choice that will always reflect well on you and will be enjoyed by everyone.

2023 Ultreia El Rapolao 2023 invites you on a sensory journey that begins with a burst of fruity freshness on the nose, where notes of ripe cherries and blackberries blend with subtle floral aromas of violet. Upon tasting, the wine reveals a delightful enveloping texture, with fine tannins providing structure without sacrificing fluidity. Its vibrant acidity and the integration of spicy tones reflect an exceptional vintage in terms of ripeness and precision. It is a wine distinguished by its depth and character, perfect for those seeking authenticity and expression in every glass.
2021

Ultreia El Rapolao 2021 is an elegantly fluid red that captivates us with its youthful exuberance and vivacity. As one brings the glass to the nose, a bouquet of cherries and strawberries unfurls, interwoven with delicate hints of wild herbs. On the palate, this wine speaks of harmony: vibrant red fruit melds with a lively acidity that keeps it animated and forthright. Its passage across the taste buds is light yet with a depth that astonishes, leaving a lasting impression that beckons one to return for another sip.
2023
96 Suckling

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  • We send it to United Kingdom with DPD to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is £9.34 with DPD.
  • For orders over £150 shipping is free with DPD.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in United Kingdom, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.