Raul Perez 2024 Ultreia La Claudina Bierzo Blanco

La Claudina is from a sandy plot in Bierzo, near the vineyards that make up Raúl's "village level" white, the Ultreia Godello. This is a tiny 0.3 hectare site (really small) that Raúl is very fond of. Though he is not the owner, he is clearly connected with the spot and honored to be able to make wine from these old vineyards. Fermentation and aging was in one single 1000L foudre (which was new in 2021, and Raúl works closely with the barrel-maker to ensure that the toast is very light). The Godello grapes he harvests here have a higher level of potential alcohol, so he says the wine can handle a big foudre. Stone fruits on the nose, and a long mineral finish. A beautiful white that sees a very limited production.