- Mostly Mencía, with some Bastardo (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera, and Doña Blanca
- Hand-harvested in multiple passes for precision ripeness
- Fermented spontaneously in large wooden tina
- Raised for about a year in in used 225L barrels
- 175 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-DDA-21-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-08-15
"A really lovely Bierzo that's fluid yet firm and serious, and extremely drinkable. Wild berries, Morello cherries, white pepper, dried herbs and a touch of iodine. Some whole bunches? Sappy and full-bodied thanks to the intensity of fruit and the structure, which is built from stacks of stony, assertive tannins. Long, really succulent and tight-grained. Needs two more years to come around."
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-04-18
"The 2022 Finca el Rapolao comprises 90% Menc¡a blended with 10% Garnacha Tintorera, Bastardo and Do¤a Blanca, sourced from Valtuille de Abajo in Bierzo. Fermented with 20% whole clusters and aged for 12 months in oak barrels, this wine exhibits a deep purple-garnet hue and unfolds enticing aromas of elderberry and blackberry, complemented by an herbal core. On the palate, it is dry, taut and fairly compact, with clay-like tannins that impart energy, leading to a lingering, intense finish. The Finca ell Rapolao offers a captivating contrast between its rich black fruit aroma and its light, refreshing mouthfeel."
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2024-06-20
"The 2022 Dominio de Anza Finca El Rapolao fermented in three separate parts, as he harvested (earlier) over three different times. He only used an average of 20% full clusters (but different percentages depending on the different zones of the vineyard. It has a moderate 12.8% alcohol and a sensation of harmony, elegance and freshness on the palate that is remarkable for the very warm year. In this warm vintage, he aged the wine in three 500-liter barrels for a little under one year. It has very fine, chalky tannins. 1,930 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2023."