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The tasting |
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Bright crimson red, with some violet highlights. |
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Fresh and expressive, with complex, almost jammy red and black fruit aromas, revealing spicy, liquorice and leather notes. |
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The palate opens with a beautiful freshness, leading into a complexity that defines this cuvée. It has perfect balance, with delicately wrapped tannins and a stunningly persistent finish. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Thick-cut beef ribs, duck breast with candied figs, sautéed veal with black olives, roast free-range poultry. |
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From now until 2035 |
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The estate and the wine |
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A free spirit and trailblazer, Raul Perez is a reference for the young generation of winemakers in Spain, doing things his own way — perhaps to do them better than anyone else. He has chosen to follow nature, embracing only its best expressions, tailored to each vintage.
A true mentor, he also excels with his own vineyards. Located near his home in the village of Valtuille de Abajo in the Bierzo province, Raul Perez crafts a collection of cuvées from very old vines. |
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The 2021 Bierzo Ultreia Valtuille Red, rated 97/100 by Parker, showcases remarkable elegance. Aged in large oak casks — including, for the first time, some new oak — the wine reveals the full depth of its fruit, while the tannins reflect the finesse of these sandy, limestone soils. This vintage is slightly more concentrated and has a greater influence from its oak aging than usual, but its balance and delicate structure remain intact. A wine of true craftsmanship. |
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Harvested by hand. Maceration and ageing for 12 to 15 months in casks. No fining or filtration. Bottled on the estate. |
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AWARDS |
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Robert Parker: 97/100 |
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