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Bierzo Tinto, 'El Rapolao'

Bierzo Tinto, 'El Rapolao'

Bierzo Tinto El Rapolao

El Rapolao is a widely renowned higher-altitude,cooler-exposition cru whose 7 hectares are now farmed by over 30 owners • The vines used for this bottling were planted in the 1970s on red clay and alluvial stones • (Nearly) 100% Mencía, somewhat unusually for Raúl! • Fermented with whole clusters in oak vat with long post-fermentation maceration • raised one year in used 225L and 500L barrels • unfined and unfiltered 

Info

Vintage:
2023
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ES-VIZ-20-23 6/750ml

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