Raul Perez Ultreia La del Vivo Bierzo 2024

Raul Perez La Vizcaina La del Vivo Bierzo 

Region: Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain

Vintage: 2024

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Godello, Doña Blanc

ABV: 13.5%

A vibrant and textured wine bursting with aromas of zesty citrus and crisp apple. Rich yet elegant on the palate with a mouthwatering acidity that drives the flavours onto the lingering finish.

The Godello and Doña Blanca for ‘La del Vivo’ come from two vineyard plots located in Valtuille de Abajo and Cacabelos. The Valtuille de Abajo plot sits on sandy soils which encourage the vines to lay down deep roots. The Cacabelos plot has a higher limestone content and produces grapes characterised by a marked minerality and freshness. The vineyards are farmed following organic and sustainable practices and all of the fruit is harvested by hand.

Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are pressed and left to settle overnight before being racked off the sediment. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place in used French oak foudres (for the Godello) and a 700-litre amphora (for the Doña Blanca). Aged on the lees for 12 months, minimal manipulation takes place during the ageing process with no bâtonnage.

Raúl Pérez has played a pivotal role in Spain’s vinous revolution. Widely considered to be one of the world’s most fascinating, talented and restless winemakers, he has inspired a new generation of winemakers in Bierzo and beyond. While Raúl is involved in many projects across Spain and abroad, his home remains Valtuille de Abajo, the Bierzo village where he was born and raised. His family have a long-standing tradition of grape growing in the region, dating back to the 1750s. After studying oenology, Raúl spent several years working at his family winery, Castro Ventosa, before striking out on his own in 2005. He has worked tirelessly to preserve Bierzo’s viticultural heritage, developing an unparalleled understanding of the region, its vineyards and indigenous varieties.