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Bodegas y Vinedos Raul Perez Bierzo Tinto “Viariz” 2021 750ml
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The village red 2021 Viariz, named after the village, comes from high-altitude and low-yielding vines from different vineyards, including some in La Muria, which is also bottled on its own, plus La Tora, Las Pozas and some other plots, all on slate soils. The grapes struggle to ripen here—the wine is labeled at 12% alcohol. They started here in 2019, but the vintage that they feel comfortable with is 2021. The soils are very compact, and it’s a lot of work with the horses, but the results are spectacular. It was picked in early October, and the full clusters fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts. It’s elegant and floral, clean and very showy. The wine has great elegance, balance and purity. This is a new face of Bierzo previously unknown to me. Great finesse! Some 6,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in early 2023. Price is still tentative.
Mencía, a distinguished red grape variety native to the northwestern region of Spain, particularly in Bierzo and Ribeira Sacra, offers wines of unique character and charm. Thriving in the region's steep terraced vineyards and slate-rich soils, Mencía produces wines acclaimed for their vibrant fruitiness and elegant structure.
Mencía wines are known for their medium body, refreshing acidity, and flavors of red berries, plum, and subtle herbal undertones. With its silky texture and supple tannins, Mencía offers a delightful drinking experience that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, from grilled meats and hearty stews to charcuterie and tapas.
As interest in Spanish red wines continues to rise, Mencía stands out as a shining star, captivating enthusiasts with its distinctive expression and unmistakable sense of place.
Country
Spain
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
Region
Castilla Y Leon
The ancient, arid and beautiful region of Castilla y Leon is the largest in Spain, and amongst the largest single 'regions' in any country of Europe. It has been famed throughout the centuries for its architecture, its people, its art and literature, and not least for its characterful and flavorful wines, which capture the beating heart and passion of Spain and Spanish culture. Castilla y Leon is essentially a vast plateau, and is extremely dry, with a poor soil structure which one might think would make viticulture difficult, if not impossible. However, Castilla y Leon has plenty of native grape varietals which are able to stretch their roots deep underground, to tap into the moisture and minerals which can be found there.
Appellation
Bierzo
WA96pts
Wine Advocate
The village red 2021 Viariz, named after the village, comes from high-altitude and low-yielding vines from different vineyards, including some in La Muria, which is also bottled on its own, plus La Tora, Las Pozas and some other plots, all on slate soils. The grapes struggle to ripen here—the wine is labeled at 12% alcohol. They started here in 2019, but the vintage that they feel comfortable with is 2021. The soils are very compact, and it's a lot of work with the horses, but the results are spectacular. It was picked in early October, and the full clusters fermented in oak vats with indigenous yeasts. It's elegant and floral, clean and very showy. The wine has great elegance, balance and purity. This is a new face of Bierzo previously unknown to me. Great finesse! Some 6,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in early 2023. Price is still tentative.
Winery Notes
• A Mencía dominant field-blend with some Bastardo (Trousseau) and Palomino.
• Sourced from various steep parcels on slate and schist at 900 meters and above.
• Spontaneous whole-cluster fermentation in open-top oak vat.
• Long post-fermentation maceration.
• Aged for one year in neutral French 2500L foudre, 500L barrel, and 225L barrique.
