- Mostly Mencía, with some Bastardo (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera, and Doña Blanca
- Hand-harvested in multiple passes for precision ripeness
- Fermented spontaneously in large wooden tina
- Raised for about a year in in used 225L barrels
- 175 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-DDA-21-23 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
97+
Date
2025-07-10
"The 2023 Dominio de Anza Finca El Rapolao was produced with grapes from a centenary plot on red clay soils at 540 meters above sea level. The grapes were picked in three passes and fermented separately in bins, with a variable percentage of full clusters and with indigenous yeasts. The juice also matured separately in 500-liter barrels for 12 months. It comes in at 12.8% alcohol, with a pH of 3.4 and 5.4 grams of acidity. He makes one of the most elegant wines from El Rapolao, one that's fine-boned, perfumed and floral, with fine-grained tannins. 2,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2024."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2024-06-20
"The 2022 Dominio de Anza Finca El Rapolao fermented in three separate parts, as he harvested (earlier) over three different times. He only used an average of 20% full clusters (but different percentages depending on the different zones of the vineyard. It has a moderate 12.8% alcohol and a sensation of harmony, elegance and freshness on the palate that is remarkable for the very warm year. In this warm vintage, he aged the wine in three 500-liter barrels for a little under one year. It has very fine, chalky tannins. 1,930 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2023."
2022
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-08-15
"A really lovely Bierzo that's fluid yet firm and serious, and extremely drinkable. Wild berries, Morello cherries, white pepper, dried herbs and a touch of iodine. Some whole bunches? Sappy and full-bodied thanks to the intensity of fruit and the structure, which is built from stacks of stony, assertive tannins. Long, really succulent and tight-grained. Needs two more years to come around."
2022
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-02-25
"The 2022 Dominio de Anza El Rapolao is Mencía and others from Bierzo. Fermented with 20% whole clusters, the 2022 presents aromas of pomegranate and cherry, complemented by herbs, lavender and a hint of orange peel. Fragrant and nuanced, it is delicate yet intense, with juiciness, a fine palate and polished tannins. Both full and ethereal, it delivers elegance and vibrant freshness."
2019
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2021-06-15
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2022-01-31
2019
John Gilman
Score
94
Date
[no Date]