Raul Perez La Poulosa La Vizcaina de Vinos 2020

La Poulasa 2020La Vizcaina de VinosBierzo, Spain94 pts WA RP -Luis GutierrezThe 2020 La Vizcaína La Poulosa reflects the new approach to harvesting the grapes earlier and has a contained 13.5% alcohol. The wine is fresher and more vibrant, with less extraction and softer. This is a very challenging and ripe vineyard, and achieving a wine like this is a real triumph. Some 9,000 bottles were produced. Village: Valtuille de Abajo Vineyard: La Poulosa Year of plantation: 1940 Hectares: 2 Altitude: 550 meters ASL Soil: Clay with river stones Orientation: East Plant density: 4200 vines / hectare Varieties: Mostly Mencía with Bastardo (Trousseau) and Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) Elaboration: Fermentation in large oak vats with 80% whole clusters. 60-day maceration followed by one year in 225-liter used French barrels. Bottled without fining or filtration.