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2017 Raul Pérez La Vizcaina Las Gundiñas Lomas De Valtuille

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Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

92Vinous / IWC

Dark berries, cherry, potpourri and licorice aromas are complemented by pungent floral and smoky mineral accents. Deep and chewy on the palate, offering cassis, bitter cherry, floral pastille and fruitcake flavors supported by a core of juicy acidity. A smoky nuance appears on the long, dark-fruit-driven finish, where slowly building tannins provide shape and final grip.

17Jancis Robinson

Bay leaf and soft tobacco leaf and sweet mulberry fruit. Fragrant lift with a touch of freesia blossom and violet blowing cool and gentle through the core, but caramelised umami flavours building into the framework as the wine ages. Exquisitely fine tannins folding fine layers into black cherries and peppery pomegranate molasses with a very very subtle base note of shaved liquorice root.

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.