La Vizcaina de Vinos

Bierzo Tinto, 'El Rapolao'

Bierzo Tinto, 'El Rapolao'

Bierzo Tinto El Rapolao La Vizcana Ral Prez
  • Village: Valtuille de Abajo
  • Vineyard: El Rapolao
  • Year of plantation: One parcel in 1920 and another in 1980
  • Hectares: 1.5
  • Altitude: 550 meters ASL
  • Soil: Clay in the older parcel with more organic material in the younger one
  • Orientation: North and West
  • Plant density: 3600 vines / hectare
  • Varieties: Mostly Mencía with Bastardo (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet)
  • Elaboration: Whole cluster fermentation in large oak vats. 30-day maceration followed by one year of aging in used 225 and 500-liter barrels. Bottled without fining or filtration.

Info

Vintage:
2020
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ES-VIZ-20-20 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

John Gilman
Score
93+
Date
2023-07-10
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2021-01-31

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