2022 El Rapolao
Prezzo di mercato
Opzioni di acquisto
Note di degustazione
I love the elegant, floral and nuanced nose of the 2022 El Rapolao, sourced from a plot in the coldest part of the village, where the soils are rich in iron and organic matter. It fermented with 25% full clusters in small 1,000-liter vats, with a short maceration of 17 days and an élevage in used 500-liter oak barrels. It has 13.31% alcohol, a pH of 3.69 and 4.98 grams of acidity. It has a balanced and elegant profile, with lots of finesse, and it's very harmonious, floral and perfumed. It has a serious mouthfeel that is nicely textured, with very fine tannins. This is a triumph over the vintage. It is elegant and harmonious. 1,980 bottles were filled in December 2023.
Punteggi della critica
Punteggio medio
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
Altre recensioni e punteggi
The 2022 César Márquez El Rapolao is Mencía from Valtuille, Bierzo. Red fruit dominates, with pomegranate and a menthol note characteristic of the vintage, alongside a touch of juicy strawberry. The tannins are more prominent, complemented by a richer palate (13.3% alcohol). César notes, "I think Bierzo wines show best between 12.5% and 13%. Beyond that, you taste the vintage." The 2022 is a pure expression of the year.