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La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)

Description La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)

Another small project by globetrotting oenologist Raúl Pérez, together with his niece Nerea Pérez. Their ambition is to produce terroir wines in the respect of the local traditions of Valtuille de Abajo.

Regions of La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
Appellations of La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
Winemaker Raúl Pérez
Owner Raúl Pérez & Cesar Marquez
Founding 2011
Description La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)

History La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)

Raul Pérez is one of Spain's most famous enologists. Born in Valtuille, he has put his region (El Bierzo) back on the wine map, thanks to the wines he made first at the family estate of Castro Ventosa, then at other estates in Bierzo and Galicia. At La Vizcaina, the cuvées are usually produced in very small quantities, from small micro-terroirs, and often bear the names of their parcel. The project started in 2011, and as Raúl is quite busy with his Galician activities, here, he works with his niece Nerea.

La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
Valtuille de Abajo
Valtuille de Abajo
Leon

Varieties La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)

Here, Mencía is the main grape, but there is also a parcel of Doña Blanca for the whites. And as they are old field blend vines, the Mencía vines often contain other local grapes - from 5 to 8% of Sousón, Bastardo or Alicante Bouchet.

Terroir La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)

The soils around Valtuille de Abajo are mainly limestone and clay. They are poor soils. All the parcels are located on the slopes of the old Roman fortress or Castro, hence the name 'lomas de Valtuille'. In some spots, one will also find a mix of sand and slate.

Vinification La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)

Everything is harvested by hand in baskets. Vinification follows traditional methods. The grapes are not destemmed and undergo maceration and fermentation in open wooden vats. This is followed by an élevage of around 12 months in 500-litre French oak barrels.

75 cl.
95 James Suckling
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, El Rapolao

Lomas de Valtuille, El Rapolao 2023

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
red
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Assembly

Mencia (100%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2023

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raul Pérez where all wines are made from separate vines, with different orientations and soils. La Vizcaína derives from the name given to Raul's father (El Vizcaino, the Basque), also a oenologist, and who died young. For this project, Raul is assisted by his niece Nerea Pérez. Clay soils, the vines are north-facing and sit at an elevation of 500 metres – the coolest area of Valtuille de Abajo. The vines are 25 years old, much younger than those of ‘Valtuille Rapolao’ (100 years).

75 cl.
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, El Rapolao

Lomas de Valtuille, El Rapolao 2024

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
red
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Assembly

Mencia (100%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2024

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raul Pérez where all wines are made from separate vines, with different orientations and soils. La Vizcaína derives from the name given to Raul's father (El Vizcaino, the Basque), also a oenologist, and who died young. For this project, Raul is assisted by his niece Nerea Pérez. Clay soils, the vines are north-facing and sit at an elevation of 500 metres – the coolest area of Valtuille de Abajo. The vines are 25 years old, much younger than those of ‘Valtuille Rapolao’ (100 years).

75 cl.
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, La del Vivo

Lomas de Valtuille, La del Vivo 2025

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
white
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Assembly

Godello (90%), Doña Blanca (10%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2025

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raúl Pérez in which the wines are classified according to their origin, terroir, orientation to the sun, etc... La Vizcaína is the nickname given by the locals to Raúl's father, who was also an oenologist, but who died young. Raúl is assisted in this venture by his niece Nerea Pérez. ‘La del Vivo’ is a rare white wine made primarily from old Godello vines planted in 1916. The parcels behind this wine are rooted in sandy and clay soils. Located in the "Loma de Poulosa" plot at over 600 metres altitude, the vineyard benefits from an optimal exposure – which explains the aromatic richness both on the nose and on the palate.

75 cl.
94 James Suckling
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, La Poulosa

Lomas de Valtuille, La Poulosa 2023

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
red
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Assembly

Mencia (100%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2023

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raul Pérez where all wines are made from separate vines, with different orientations and soils. La Vizcaína derives from the name given to Raul's father (El Vizcaino, the Basque), also a oenologist, and who died young. For this project, Raul is assisted by his niece, Nerea Pérez. Made from old vines aged 80 to 100 years, east-facing and planted in the "Loma de Poulosa" plot. The soil is clay with pebbles. The addition of 10% Alicante Bouschet brings a vibrant acidity.

75 cl.
95 R. Parker
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, La Vitoriana

Lomas de Valtuille, La Vitoriana 2023

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
red
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Assembly

Mencia (95%), Merenzao (Bastardo) (5%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2023

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raul Pérez where all wines are made from separate vines, with different orientations and soils. La Vizcaína derives from the name given to Raul's father (El Vizcaino, the Basque), also a oenologist, and who died young. For this project, Raul is assisted by his niece, Nerea Pérez. La Vitoriana was planted in the 1890s on red clay and alluvial stones, and benefits from various exposures thanks to the curved shape of the vineyards. The blend is predominantly Mencía, with Bastardo (Trousseau), Doña Blanca and Palomino. The vineyard’s name comes from the former owners, Víctor and Anna – hence: Vitoriana.

75 cl.
93+ R. Parker
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, Las Gundiñas

Lomas de Valtuille, Las Gundiñas 2024

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
red
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Assembly

Mencia (100%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2024

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raul Pérez where all wines are made from separate vines, with different orientations and soils. La Vizcaína derives from the name given to Raul's father (El Vizcaino, the Basque), also a oenologist, and who died young. For this project, Raul is assisted by his niece Nerea Pérez. Thanks to its flatter topography, clay soils, and southeast exposure, Las Gundinas never struggles with ripeness – a sensual, generous wine that commands attention.

75 cl.
94 R. Parker
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, Las Gundiñas

Lomas de Valtuille, Las Gundiñas 2023

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
red
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Assembly

Mencia (100%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2023

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raul Pérez where all wines are made from separate vines, with different orientations and soils. La Vizcaína derives from the name given to Raul's father (El Vizcaino, the Basque), also a oenologist, and who died young. For this project, Raul is assisted by his niece Nerea Pérez. Thanks to its flatter topography, clay soils, and southeast exposure, Las Gundinas never struggles with ripeness – a sensual, generous wine that commands attention.

75 cl.
94+ R. Parker
Biodynamic
Lomas de Valtuille, La del Vivo

Lomas de Valtuille, La del Vivo 2024

Castilla y León
La Vizcaína (Raúl Pérez)
D.O. Bierzo
75 cl.
white
27,68 € /pc
22,88 € excl. VAT
Out of stock
Assembly

Godello (90%), Doña Blanca (10%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2024

Description

La Vizcaína is a project by Raúl Pérez in which the wines are classified according to their origin, terroir, orientation to the sun, etc... La Vizcaína is the nickname given by the locals to Raúl's father, who was also an oenologist, but who died young. Raúl is assisted in this venture by his niece Nerea Pérez. ‘La del Vivo’ is a rare white wine made primarily from old Godello vines planted in 1916. The parcels behind this wine are rooted in sandy and clay soils. Located in the "Loma de Poulosa" plot at over 600 metres altitude, the vineyard benefits from an optimal exposure – which explains the aromatic richness both on the nose and on the palate.

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