Raul Perez Bierzo Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencia 2021

Country: Spain

Region: Castilla Y Leon

Type: Red Wine

Grape: Mencía/Bastardo (Trousseau)/Alicante Bouschet (Garnacha Tintorera)

Raúl Pérez Pereira is universally considered to be one of the world’s most visionary winemakers. Since he produced his first vintage for his family’s winery in 1994 at the age 22, he has been in the forefront of the conversation about what has been called “The New Spain”. In 2005, he left his family business to strike out on his own, creating Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez, which quickly became the point of reference for the Bierzo appellation.

Perez practices organic farming, whole cluster fermentation in large oak vats, and macerations of between 2 and 5 months. Wines are aged in various vessels, foudre and cement, and bottled without fining or filtration. 

From older vineyards in Valtuille and Villadecanes, this elegant, almost Burgundian wine is a harmonious blend of bright red fruit flavors, floral notes, and earthiness, reflecting Perez's dedication to highlighting the unique terroir of Bierzo, and his mastery of Mencia. Aged in a combination of steel and used oak, it is aromatic and high-toned, with notes of fresh cherries, cranberries, herbs, and subtle spice.