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2014 Raul Pérez La Vizcaina La Del Vivo Lomas de Valtuille

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June 18, 2023 - $31

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RATINGS

92The Wine Advocate

...earthy sensations...developed aromas, hints of fennel and yellow fruit.

92Vinous / IWC

Mineral-accented tangerine, melon and pear nectar scents show a hint of smoky minerality that gains strength with air. Offers intense sharply delineated citrus pith, pear skin and quinine flavors that are complemented by a deeper suggestion of beeswax. Shows impressive energy and mineral lift on the finish, which hangs on with strong, citrus fruit-driven persistence.

92+ John Gilman

...bright and complex bouquet of pineapple, lemon, white lilies, a nice base of salty soil, incipient notes of beeswax and just a touch of clay dustiness form the amphora portion of the blend. On the palate the wine is pure, full and quite elegant, with bright acids, excellent focus and grip, a fine core and a very long, soil-driven finish.

REGION

Spain, Castilla-Leon, Bierzo

Bierzo is small, with about 9,500 vineyard acres, and centers around the city of Ponferrado. Located on the same northeastern plain as most of Castilla y Léon, it nevertheless enjoys a climate somewhat similar to Galicia, which means that Bierzo gets more rainfall and milder winter weather than other parts of the region. The primary grape here is Mencia, which is thought to be related to Cabernet Franc. Garnacha Tintorera and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted in small amounts. White wines are made from Godello (Verdelho), Malvasia and Doña Blanc and Palomino. Though white wines are produced much less than reds, Godellos are gaining international popularity as full-bodied, floral white wines. The appellation status for Bierzo was awarded in 1989.