COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Mencía, Bastardo, Caiño, Garnacha Tintorera
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Penitencia is a red wine produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez in Galicia, Spain. The wine is a blend of Mencía, Bastardo, Caiño, Garnacha Tintorera, and other indigenous red varieties, sourced from old vines, some planted around 1940. The vineyard is situated on steep slopes, often in areas known for their slate and granite soils. Raúl Pérez is a highly acclaimed winemaker known for his dedication to organic viticulture, native fermentations, and minimal intervention winemaking, aiming to express the unique character of each vineyard site.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'La Penitencia' translates to 'The Penance'.
Fact 02
Vineyards are over 70 years old, planted around 1940.
Fact 03
Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 04
Wine is from a steep, northeast-facing parcel.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for La Penitencia involves whole cluster fermentation using indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats, with a maceration period of 30 days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12-14 months in used French oak barrels and foudres. Grapes are hand-harvested in small boxes and selected bunch by bunch. The producer emphasizes organic viticulture and a low-intervention approach to winemaking.
