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Under-The-Radar Spanish Wine Find: Mencía

The cool Northwest is the next up-and-coming wine area in Spain. It's here we find the region of Bierzo and the grape, Mencía. This wine packs some serious complexity.

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Ultreia St. Jacques Bierzo Tinto

Raúl Pérez Bodegas y Viñedos

2020 Ultreia St. Jacques Bierzo Tinto

Bierzo | Spain

Raúl Pérez Pereira is universally considered to be one of the world’s most visionary winemakers. Since he produced his first vintage for his family’s winery in 1994 at the age 22, he has been in the forefront of the conversation about what has been called “The New Spain”.

Well structured red fruit with great vibrancy and length on the palate. A long finish is marked by hints of herbs, coffee bean and tomato leaf. Very tender and fruit-driven.

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