Bodegas Raúl Pérez Bierzo Ultreia Godello 2021

	From the legendary Raúl Pérez
	Floral, fruity and mineral; pure terroir expression
	Very gastronomic, delicious with scallops for example

Description

If there is anyone who has contributed to the renaissance of the wine regions and grape varieties of northwest Spain, it is the striking, innovative and idiosyncratic winemaker Raúl Pérez. He makes wines and advises in Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra and Monterrei, among others, but his home base is Bierzo.

This is where he was born, in the village of Valtuille de Abajo, and this is also where he created his iconic series Ultreia. This Godello is Raúl's white 'entry-level wine'. Although you might think of Valdeorras or Ribeira Sacra when you think of Godello, this almost forgotten grape also produces beautiful wines in Bierzo.

If you ask Raúl, Godello is best compared to chardonnay, especially in terms of texture and freshness. It can also mature well in the bottle, just like chardonnay. As far as Raúl is concerned, godello shows itself best in the cooler years. Especially in warm years, he is keen to harvest the grapes as soon as they are ripe, to retain as much freshness and tension as possible.



The godello for this white Ultreia comes from various plots in Valtuille and Cacabelos, with predominantly clay in the soils. After the manual harvest, spontaneous fermentation and maturation follow in various wooden barrels. Raúl refrains from further interventions, such as bâtonnage, addition of sulphite or filtering.

This Godello is a beautiful, pure terroir wine. Beautifully ripe fruit, floral and mineral, with juicy freshness and good concentration. At its best between two and six years after harvest, for example with crustaceans and shellfish or a nice fish dish.