RAÚL PÉREZ LA VIZCAINA 'EL RAPOLAO'
THE BOTTLE
WINE DETAILS
Winery
La Vizcaina de Vinos
VINTAGE
2016
VARIETAL
Mencía, Bastardo, Garnacha Tintorera
WINE AREA
NORTHWEST SPAIN
FARMING
Organic
REGION
Castilla y León
DO
Bierzo
WINEMAKING
Aged 1 year in oak
IF YOU LIKE
Beaujolais, French Reds/Cabernet Franc
UPSELL
FUN FACT
La Vizcaína de Vinos is a project of famed Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez. While most of his wines are made from Mencía, he is one of few producers to embrace the region's lesser known varietals. In this case, he includes Bastardo and Garnacha Tintorerra.
BEST ENJOYED
with patatas bravas. The sweet and spicy salsa brava will accent the wine's fruity and smokey notes.
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