2023 Valtuille El Rapolao
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The 2023 Valtuille El Rapolao comes from a centenary plot they own, one of their oldest vineyards, planted at a higher density, with a position and soil that favors expressive wines. It fermented with 30% full clusters with a 35-day maceration and matured in used 500-liter barrels for one year. It has contained ripeness, 12.92% alcohol and a pH of 3.42 and 6.06 grams of acidity, notable for the norm in the zone. It has bright red fruit and is quite polished, easy to drink and less earthy than other vintages. 1,800 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2025.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
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The 2023 Valtuille El Rapolao is 100% Mencía from an old parcel on a hillside of clay soils. This is a restrained red, with gentle reduction, soft violet and cherry. Clay-driven tannins grip the gums, balanced by freshness and compact structure. Both potent and delicate at 12.8% alcohol, it embodies César Márquez’s thesis that Mencía should never exceed 13% ABV.