COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Mencía, Bastardo
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez
REGION
Castilla y León
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Raúl Pérez Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 is a red wine from the D.O. Bierzo in Castilla y León, Spain, produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez. The name 'Ultreia' reflects the wine's connection to the Camino de Santiago, signifying a journey forward. Raúl Pérez is a highly regarded winemaker known for his innovative approach and dedication to expressing the unique terroir of Bierzo. The wine is crafted from old vines, with a focus on showcasing the purity of the Mencía grape and the distinctive characteristics of its vineyard sites.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
"Ultreia" was an ancient pilgrim's greeting on the Camino de Santiago, meaning "forward."
Fact 02
Raúl Pérez has been recognized as "Best Winemaker in the World."
Fact 03
Vineyards for this wine are planted on clay-limestone and clay-sand soils.
Fact 04
Some vines are over 50 years old, with some dating back to the late 1890s.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Raúl Pérez Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 is produced using Mencía and potentially Bastardo grapes. Key techniques include fermentation with partly whole clusters and spontaneous fermentation, followed by an extended maceration period of up to two months. The wine is then aged for approximately 10-14 months in used oak barrels and foudres. The winemaking process emphasizes capturing the quality of the harvest and allowing for a pure expression of the grape and terroir. The wine is unfined and unfiltered.
