COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Mencía
PRODUCER
Bodegas Y Vinedos Raúl Pérez
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Raúl Pérez Ultreia La Cova de la Raposa 2022 is a 100% Mencía red wine from the Bierzo appellation in Castilla y León, Spain. The grapes are cultivated on a very old, small, south-facing plot named 'La Cova de la Raposa' in Valtuille de Abajo, characterized by sandy, clay-rich soils at an elevation of 500-550 meters. The vineyard was planted in the late 19th century. Bodegas Y Vinedos Raúl Pérez is led by Raúl Pérez, a winemaker known for his dedication to indigenous grape varieties, old vines, and a minimalist winemaking philosophy focused on expressing vineyard terroir. The wine is produced in very limited quantities, typically between 500 and 1,500 bottles per year.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€72
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard 'La Cova de la Raposa' translates to 'Cave of the Fox'.
Fact 02
Vines for this wine were planted in the late 19th century.
Fact 03
Production is extremely limited, often fewer than 1,500 bottles annually.
Fact 04
The vineyard is a mere 0.2 hectares in size.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Raúl Pérez Ultreia La Cova de la Raposa 2022 begins with organic farming practices. The grapes are fermented whole-cluster in open-top barrels using native yeasts, with maceration lasting between 40 and 60 days, sometimes up to 90 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 to 20 months in 228-liter French oak barrels. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its natural character and texture.
