Raul Pérez
La Vizcaina La Vitoriana Lomas de Valtuille Bierzo Mencia
Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain
Gradually building scents of damp forest, sandalwood, crushed granite. So juicy, it simply rains down on the palate with brambly blackberry flavors and savory minerality, perfectly integrated tannins, and a huge finish. Be warned, however, this took a full 24 hours to even begin to open up. I opened it last night and it was just flat, so I put it into the fridge and hoped it would stretch out. It did.
Gradually building scents of damp forest, sandalwood, crushed granite. So juicy, it simply rains down on the palate with brambly blackberry flavors and savory minerality, perfectly integrated tannins, and a huge finish. Be warned, however, this took a full 24 hours to even begin to open up. I opened it last night and it was just flat, so I put it into the fridge and hoped it would stretch out. It did.
Jul 3rd, 2016
À bit alco at first bit settles nicely
À bit alco at first bit settles nicely
May 8th, 2015