Raul Perez 2018 Valdecanada Red

From Raúl's high altitude Valdecañada project, this is his very special Bierzo Tinto. Comprising most of the red grapes from the 6 hectares on schist and slate soils, Raúl makes has about 9 barrels total, and he allows all of them to develop flor in the barrel. The blend, like most of his reds is mostly Mencía with small percentages of Trousseau and Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet). A really impressive red, with luscious concentration, rustic herbs and brambly overtones. It seemed at tasting to be enjoying a nice moment in it's evolution, though it could clearly age for many years to come. -EL