RAÚL PÉREZ | ULTREIA LA COVA DE LA RAPOSA 2018 75cl

Ultreia La Cova de la Raposa 2018 is one of Raúl Pérez's deepest and most unique expressions in Bierzo. Born from a small, low-yielding plot in Valtuille, this wine accurately reflects the mineral and structured character of a terroir marked by deep clays and veins of eroded slate.

A Mencía of enormous personality where elegance, tension, and aging potential come together with absolute naturalness.

Winery: Raúl Pérez Bodegas y Viñedos
Appellation: D.O. Bierzo
Vintage: 2018
Wine type: Red
Grape variety: 100% Mencía
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Aging: 12 months in neutral French oak barrels
Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from the historic plot La Cova de la Raposa, located in Valtuille, one of Bierzo's most prestigious enclaves.

The vineyard sits on deep clays with veins of eroded slate, a soil profile that favors water retention and balanced ripening even in warm vintages.

Viticulture is carried out almost entirely manually, with an organic and respectful approach, always seeking the maximum expression of the terroir.

Winemaking

Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats, adjusting the use of whole clusters according to the characteristics of each harvest.

Extraction is gentle and precise, following Raúl Pérez's philosophy of prioritizing elegance and nuance over excessive concentration.

Subsequently, the wine spends 12 months in neutral French oak barrels, preserving the mineral and varietal purity of the plot.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, it is intense and complex, with aromas of ripe red fruits, flowers, spices, and delicate mineral and earthy notes.

On the palate, it displays an enveloping structure, firm but elegant tannins, and a balanced acidity that provides freshness and length.

The finish is persistent, refined, and deeply mineral.

Pairing

Ideal with red meats, game, traditional stews, and aged cheeses.

A unique single-plot Mencía that represents the most precise and exciting side of contemporary Bierzo, where the landscape and Raúl Pérez's sensibility are expressed with immense depth and authenticity.