Ultreia, Godello, Bierzo
Raúl Pérez

Ultreia, Godello, Bierzo


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vintage


portfolio

Portfolio
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2019
75cl
DP
£20.70

2019
12x75cl
DP
£248.46

2020
75cl
DP
£20.70

2020
12x75cl
DP
£248.46

2021
12x75cl
DP
£260.46


Raúl Pérez, Ultreia, Godello, Bierzo, 2019

2019

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Raúl Pérez, Ultreia, Godello, Bierzo, 2019

Produced from 50% owned and 50% purchased fruit totalling 6-7HA depending on the year. The estate-owned vineyards are in the eastern part of the Bierzo zone, planted on schist and clay soils, from vines averaging 30-35 years old. Harvest here takes place a full 20 days later than in Valtuille, yielding grapes with high natural acidity and only 11- 12% potential alcohol, providing excellent blending material. 25% is sourced from Cacabelos on deeper clay-stony soils, and the final 25% from Valtuille where the vineyards have a higher percentage of sand. All plots are fermented in oak tank and assembled just before bottling. Aging takes place in barrels of various sizes and ages. The estate-owned fruit is aged in the Ultreia cellar where a small layer of flor is allowed to develop. Bottling takes place after 12 months with no racking or battonage. The 2019 is a fresh, well-balanced Godello with ripe citrus, red apples and blossom notes, a touch of slate/stoniness means the wine finishes crisp and refreshing. Once again, a solid all-rounder. 13% ABV

ABV:
13.5%
92/100
Josh Raynolds, Vinous

Light, shimmering yellow-gold. Pungent, mineral-accented orchard and pit fruit aromas; floral and herb nuances add complexity. Chewy and broad on the palate, offering bitter citrus pith, pear nectar, dried peach and honeysuckle flavors that are sharpened by a gingery nuance. Closes with firm grip and very good persistence, leaving a dusty mineral note behind.
Date Reviewed:
06/2021

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Spain


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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.


Raúl Pérez

Raúl Pérez

Raúl Pérez is widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented, innovative, and restless winemakers. His constant reinvention of his own portfolio and quest to restore old Bierzo vineyards since breaking away from his family estate Castro Ventosa in 2004, not to mention an extensive roster of consultancy projects around the world, has helped significantly in putting this corner of north-western Spain back on the map. In doing so, Pérez has inspired legions of young winemakers to follow in his footsteps, and yet he remains humble and softly-spoken. As many commentators have noted, there is no “Raúl Pérez” style, instead his beautiful Godellos and Mencia-based reds seek only to express their origins and push the boundaries of quality within the region, with Pérez adapting the winemaking to suit each individual parcel of vines. The only constant is a hands-off philosophy that allows natural fermentations to take place in traditional wooden vats with whole bunches in the case of the reds, and aging in neutral casks of varying sizes. The two regional wines Ultreia Godello and Ultreia Saint Jacques are some of the most exciting entry-level wines we have ever come across, while the mid-level La Vizcaina de Vinos range spotlights five single vineyards in the village of Valtuille de Abajo, the heart of the Bierzo region. The small batch Ultreia bottlings are rare birds indeed, often representing no more than a barrel or two from tiny, special plots, and as such are not necessarily produced every year. Put together, the Raúl Pérez stable is a big and at times complicated range, but one thing is for sure; the wines will never disappoint.

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