- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Bierzo / Spain
- Grape
- Mencia
- Type
- red
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Volume
- 75cl
- Aging
- 12 months
- Production
- Traditional
- Barrels
- French oak
- Barrel age
- Used
- Material
- Wood, Cement
Ultreia Saint Jacques · 2023
Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022: The soul of Bierzo by Raúl Pérez Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 is not just a wine; it is the gateway to the universe of winemaker Raúl Pérez, one of the most influential winemakers in the world. Produced under the Bierzo D.O., this Mencía red stands out for its unbeatable value for money, establishing itself year after year as a cult favourite for critics and enthusiasts alike. The 2022 vintage in Bierzo is characterised by its balance. Coming from old vineyards in Valtuille de Abajo, Ultreia Saint Jacques 2022 reflects the perfect ripeness of the Mencía grape, maintaining that Atlantic freshness so sought after in minimally interventionist wines.
Intense
Raspberry, Violets
Red fruit, Mineral, Voluminous, Medium-bodied
Veal carpaccio, Oven-cooked pork, Cured sausages
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Aeration is recommended
About the vineyard[+]
Villegas is one of the vineyards most highly regarded by Raúl Pérez. The vineyard is over 130 years old, covering an area of 2 ha, located at an altitude of 600 m, facing east and south, in the vicinity of Valtuille de Abajo, where the actual winery is situated. The soils here are sandy, whereas the most common types found locally are of clay. The vines are predominantly of the Mencía variety, with some Garnacha Tintorera and Bastardo too.