RAÚL PÉREZ | VIARIZ 2023 75cl

Raúl Pérez Viariz 2023 is one of those wines that faithfully reflect the Bierzo landscape. Made exclusively with Mencía from high-altitude vineyards in the village of Viariz, it represents a refined, fresh, and deeply mineral interpretation of this emblematic variety.

With a very limited production, this red wine embodies Raúl Pérez's entire philosophy: minimal intervention, absolute respect for the vineyard, and a constant search for the purest expression of the terroir.

Characteristics

Winery: Raúl Pérez Bodegas y Viñedos

Denomination: D.O. Bierzo

Vintage: 2023

Type of wine: Aged red wine (correction to the original description, where it incorrectly appears as white)

Grape variety: 100% Mencía

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Production: 6,000 bottles

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from three small vineyards located around Viariz: La Muria, La Tora, and Las Pozas.

These are high-altitude vineyards situated on slate soils, a type of terrain that brings tension, depth, and a marked mineral character to the Mencía.

The harvest is carried out entirely by hand during the first days of October, selecting only the bunches that have reached their optimal ripeness.

Winemaking

True to his style, Raúl Pérez ferments the whole bunches in oak vats using exclusively native yeasts, thoroughly respecting the identity of the vineyard and the varietal.

The vinification aims for a gentle extraction that preserves the elegance, freshness, and personality of the Bierzo terroir.

Tasting Notes

It presents an attractive bright ruby red color.

On the nose, it displays aromas of fresh red fruits accompanied by elegant notes of rosemary, fennel, and delicate balsamic nuances that provide depth and complexity.

On the palate, it is structured, balanced, and very elegant, with fine tannins, excellent freshness, and a marked minerality that leads to a long, persistent, and precise finish.

Pairing

Ideal for pairing with grilled red meats, lamb, game dishes, traditional legumes, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: between 16 and 18 ºC.

Viariz 2023 demonstrates the enormous potential of Mencía when it comes from great high-altitude vineyards. A fine, profound, and characterful wine that authentically expresses the essence of Bierzo and the unmistakable style of Raúl Pérez.