Raul Pérez - Bierzo DO - Vizcaina La Vitoriana - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Bierzo Vizcaina La Vitoriana is a wine of remarkable finesse, aged in large wooden vats. From north-facing terroirs that bring a cool freshness, it presents with elegant precision—a style reminiscent of Burgundy, yet surprising for this region. The nose opens with intense aromas of red berry purée, with just a subtle hint of oak, keeping the profile fresh and vibrant. The texture is dense and juicy, with a concentrated yet velvety mouthfeel and exceptionally silky tannins. At this price, it’s an incredible find! Rated 94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Maceration for 60 to 90 days in vats before finishing in barrels. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels.

Color:

Intense carmine red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

A true burst of red berry flavors, with hints of blackberry and a refreshingly vibrant profile.

Palate:

The structure is dense, juicy, and concentrated, with tannins that spread smoothly across the palate, revealing a velvety texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Veal sweetbreads and raffia potatoes, lamb chops and celeriac purée, duckling supreme and reduced jus.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Raul Perez is a standout in Spain’s new wave of winemakers, constantly surprising and winning over wine lovers. Beyond his reputation as a masterful blender—sourcing from top sites across Galicia and Castile-Leon with heritage grape varieties—he also crafts wines from his own vineyards in Bierzo, at Valtuille de Abajo.

Beloved by Parker and praised by the international wine scene (even gracing the cover of Forbes twice), Raul has carved out a path defined by elegance and originality. In Bierzo, arguably one of Spain’s top terroirs, he creates unique, limited cuvées that truly capture the essence of Spanish winemaking.