Type | Red wine |
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Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Alcohol contenti | 13.0% |
Production | 1,200 - 1,500 bottles |
César Márquez El Rapolao
2021A lighter, more fluid Rapolao
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Spec sheet
The wine
César Márquez also presents his interpretation of this highly-regarded Bierzo site, delivering a wine that’s floral and fresh, elegant and fluid, profound and with a delightful texture.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Cherry red / Clean / Bright |
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Bouquet | Fruit aromas / Ripe red fruit / Spicy notes / Smoky notes / Fresh / Expressive |
Mouth | Complex / Elegant / Fresh / Velvety tannins / Floral notes / Intense / Pleasurable |
Drinking and storing
This wine may well appear reductive on uncorking, therefore decanting is recommended and aerating before serving. It can be drunk as soon as it’s released or for up to 5-7 years afterwards.
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Ratings and awards
2022 | 96 PK |
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2021 | 97 PK |
2020 | 94 PK |
2019 | 95 PK |
2018 | 94+ PK |
2017 | 93 PK |
PK: Parker
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Winemaking
Ageing period | 12 months |
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Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
El Rapolao
The Rapolao site is located in the coolest area of Valtuille de Abajo. The vines are old and planted in bush form, in vineyards surrounded by woodland. The grapes ripen slowly, imbued with aromas which will later be reflected in the wine.
Soil | Clay |
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Climate | Continental with Atlantic influence |
Orientation | Northwest |
Surface area | 0.20 hectares |
Altitude | 540.00 meters |