COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Mencía
PRODUCER
Bodegas Y Vinedos Raúl Pérez
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Pecado is a red wine produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez, made exclusively from the Mencía grape. It originates from the Ribeira Sacra region in Galicia, Spain, known for its challenging, steep vineyard sites. The wine's name, 'El Pecado,' translates to 'The Sin,' referencing the intense manual labor required for viticulture in this area. Raúl Pérez is recognized for his philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking, aiming to express the unique terroir of his old-vine vineyards. Production volumes for El Pecado are notably limited.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
El Pecado translates to 'The Sin'.
Fact 02
Vineyards are often at altitudes between 450 and 1000 meters.
Fact 03
Production is extremely limited, often around 1,000 bottles.
Fact 04
Raúl Pérez is considered a cult winemaker.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
El Pecado is produced using a low-intervention winemaking approach. Grapes are typically fermented with native yeasts in open oak vats, often with extended maceration periods, sometimes including whole clusters. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for around 12 months in used oak barrels. Raúl Pérez's philosophy emphasizes minimal manipulation to allow the character of the Mencía grape and the Ribeira Sacra terroir to be expressed.
