Bodegas Raul Perez Ultreia de Valtuille 2014
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Harvested at the end of August / beginning of September. Whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts in large, open-top chestnut vat. 60-90 day maceration followed by one year of aging in neutral barrel. Bottled without fining or filtration.
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The 2014 Ultreia de Valtuille was very open and expressive, impressive too, with notes of freshness, blood orange, red cherries and also flowers (violets, lilies) and an earthy touch. It's elegant and complex, with very fine tannins and a velvety sensation. As with all the reds, the oak is unnoticeable, perfectly integrated and folded into the wine. 3,500 bottles were filled in November 2016.
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Light, crisp and focused, this lively red delivers cherry, berry, herbal, licorice and smoky flavors that mingle in a lithe frame. Not muscular, but energetic and balanced. Drink now through 2022.
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