Raúl Pérez - Bierzo - Ultreia Valtuille - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Such as this one, which obtained the highest Parker rating. Made from old mencía vines over 90 years old, at an altitude of 530 meters on clay-limestone soils, Ultreia is a prodigious wine, produced in limited series and praised by Robert Parker year after year. 

Floral, fresh and ideally balanced, the 2020 red Ultreia Valtuille Bierzo is an incredible wine of great elegance. Its precision, ripeness and impeccable maturation is a lesson in winemaking. The use of large wooden containers allows the fruit to express itself in an unhindered and natural manner, combining with smooth and silky tannins. It is without a doubt one of the finest and most remarkable wines of the entire range. What’s more, its alcohol level is moderate, making it extremely accessible and digestible. A true work of art rated 98+/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Manual harvesting. Vines over 90 years old. 100% whole bunches. Maceration and maturation of 12 to 15 months in tuns. No fining or filtration. Bottled on the estate. Production of 4 500 bottles.

Color:

Bright crimson red, some purple reflections.

Nose:

Floral scents mixed with notes of red fruits and spicy accents.

Palate:

Precise and subtle , with silky tannins, this wine combines finesse, freshness, sensuality and persistence in an impressive balance and an incredible elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Thick beef ribs, duck breast with candied figs, sautéed veal with black olives, roasted farm poultry.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031 and more for the enthusiasts

Free spirited and slightly rebellious, reaching nearly cult-status for all the young Spanish winemakers, Raul Perez is simply unique, doing nothing like everyone else. We could even venture to say that he does better than everyone else. He follows nature and its rhythm and retains only the best of it, according to each vintage. This unique approach leads him to vary his supplies and selections according to each year’s particularity. A source of delight and amazement for wine aficionados everywhere! 


Spearheading the revival of the Bierzo region, located in the northwest of Spain in the province of Leon, he switches his supplies and crafts original wines that are a source of delight and amazement. Selecting ancient varieties to forge unique vintages, he produced these wines in extremely limited quantities only. 


A true mentor, he also excels in his own vineyards. Near his home in the village of Valtuille de Abajo in the province of Bierzo, Raul Perez crafts a collection of wines from very old vines.