Raúl Pérez La Poulosa La Vizcaína de Vinos is an exceptionally expressive, single-vineyard Spanish red wine produced in the Bierzo appellation of north-western Spain. Crafted by legendary winemaker Raúl Pérez, a visionary celebrated for transforming Spanish winemaking through his focus on single-plot terroirs and indigenous grape varieties, this bottling comes from the La Vizcaína range. Sourced from the La Poulosa parcel in Valtuille de Abajo, it offers a plush, fruit-forward, and deeply aromatic expression of Mencía and its traditional field-blend companions.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its velvety texture, aromatic generosity, and seamless balance. Among the single-vineyard sites in the La Vizcaína collection, La Poulosa is one of the warmest, thanks to its south-facing slope and clay-dominant soils. Planted with ancient vines dating back to 1911, the plot yields a red wine that is rounder and more lavish than its siblings, balancing succulent dark berry fruit with refined herbal complexities, floral perfume, and polished oak integration.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-harvested from old, dry-farmed vines in the La Poulosa vineyard, where Mencía is interplanted alongside small proportions of Bastardo (Trousseau), Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), and Doña Blanca. In line with Raúl Pérez's signature winemaking style, the fruit is fermented with a high proportion of whole bunches in large open oak vats using indigenous yeasts. The grapes undergo extended skin maceration lasting several months, followed by around a year of maturation in neutral French oak barrels to preserve the distinct expression of the terroir.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby-purple colour. The nose is rich and intoxicatingly fragrant, bursting with aromas of ripe black cherries, wild blackberries, and crushed blueberries, accompanied by fragrant notes of violet, wild thyme, black pepper, and subtle forest floor. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, supple, and mouth-coating, delivering concentrated dark fruit flavours supported by round, fine-grained tannins and a vibrant line of natural acidity that carries into a long, mineral-accented finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its generous fruit depth, supple tannins, and aromatic herbs, this fine Bierzo red is a natural partner for rustic Spanish gastronomy and rich meat dishes. It pairs magnificently with slow-roasted pork shoulder, grilled chorizo, lamb chops, braised beef, and seared duck breast. It is also an excellent match for wild mushroom ragù, roasted root vegetables, and cured Spanish cheeses such as Manchego, Idiazábal, or Zamorano.

Grape Varieties

Mencía, Bastardo, Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanca

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