2022 La Vizcaína by Raúl Pérez “El Rapolao” Tinto, Bierzo, SpainABOUT THE WINE The 2022 La Vizcana El Rapolao is a site specific bottling from a cool, north facing vineyard in Valtuille de Abajo, where old vines of Mencasome approaching 100 yearsare rooted in clay limestone soils with underlying slate. The vineyards exposure and elevation lend the wine its distinctive lift and elegance, while meticulous organic farming and low yields provide intensity without heaviness. Fermentation is spontaneous with whole

Along the way

The quality of the wine is perfectly homogenous and consistent

on a very limestone subsoil

one of the main roadways from Rome to new territories

The main white variety is Falanghina

representing the eighth generation

we will be donating part of the proceeds from sales to a non-profit close to our heart

demi-muids

This organic rich upper strata has a clay texture

Klinker Brick produces bold

All fermentations are done with native yeasts

followed by malolactic and 18 months aging in large neutral oak barrels