Valtuille Cova de la Raposa

La Cova de la Raposa is the name of a pre-phylloxera single vineyard located in the small village Valtuille in Bierzo wine region, with extremely low yields. This is an 85% Mencía wine blended with other local varietals such as 3% Alicante Bouschet, 2% Gros Cabernet, locally known as Bastardo, and the rest is a mix of other local grapes. The total production of this wine is 700 bottles per year. This wine displays a singular array of aromas, with outstanding finish and persistence. Pure elegance and delightful, a truly remarkable wine. Handpicked in the early hours, fermented in French oak barrels and aged also in French oak barrels for 20 months. This wine was not clarified or filtered prior to bottling. An ideal wine for cellaring, will only improve over time, maybe enjoyed for the next 20 to 25 years.

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Brands	Bodegas Raul Perez
Wine Region	Bierzo

Dry red. Mencía Blend

Deep opaque purple.

14% vol.

Displays a singular array of aromas, from Asian spices, ripe cherry, violets, as well as sandalwood coupled with an underlying minerality

D.O. Bierzo

Intense ripe raspberry and blackberry flavours combined with a clear spiciness. A silky texture, with outstanding finish and persistence. Pure elegance and delightful.

20 months in French oak barrels

A remarkable wine that will complement a wide variety of dishes from rich meaty dishes to spicy flavours.

16ºC - 18ºC

WA: 97+ points