Raúl Pérez Ultreia Rapolao 2023

A dry red wine crafted by winemaker Raúl Pérez in the D.O. Bierzo. It features an open aromatic profile with floral notes, a delicate texture on the palate, and soft, well-integrated tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Mencía
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
• Winery: Raúl Pérez
• Soil / Altitude: Ancient hillside
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Aged in foudres

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from the oldest section of a hillside vineyard in Bierzo, where old vines coexist with replanted local varieties like Pan y Carne. This hillside location provides a natural freshness that defines the wine's character.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

The vinification process involves a shorter maceration period to preserve the delicacy of the fruit. Ageing takes place entirely in large oak foudres, completely avoiding traditional barrels to maintain aromatic purity.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a dry red wine with a very limited production of only 1,200 bottles, this vintage offers a highly elegant interpretation of the Mencía grape. Its balance and finesse make it an ideal addition to your cellar, where you can buy Raúl Pérez Ultreia Rapolao 2023 online directly from our shop.