{"title":"Bierzo Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTucked into the mountains of northwestern Spain, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBierzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become one of the country’s most compelling destinations for serious wine. Ancient vineyards of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMencía and Godello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dramatic slopes, and a mosaic of slate, clay, and mineral-rich soils produce wines with remarkable freshness, perfume, and sense of place. Led by visionary growers like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaúl Pérez, Descendientes de J. Palacios, César Márquez, Verónica Ortega, and Castro Ventosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bierzo has evolved into a hotbed for old-vine, site-driven wines that belong among the most exciting bottles being made in Spain today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2302-rp20gund-750","title":"2020 La Vizcaína, Bierzo Tinto “Las Gundiñas”","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s wine fired me up so much, I opened a Google Doc and began furiously typing these very words in the midst of tasting it. Because, in the rare instances I encounter a bottle that perfectly fills in every bubble, and this most certainly is one, the moment must be captured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that needs not be “blinded” or snuck into a lineup to impress. Nor is it a wine that requires an advanced palate to be fully appreciated. This sensational rara avis stands proudly and prominently on its own towering peak of greatness: the backstory pulls you in like a great novel; its ancient raw material hails from a singularly compelling micro-site; its winemaker is a region-defining legend; and quantities are so limited that every bottle becomes a special event. As you might imagine, there are very, very few wines of such elite caliber that don’t also cost a small fortune. Fortunately for us all, Raúl Pérez’ “Las Gundiñas” is one of the shockingly fair-priced few. Each sip communicates so much electricity and density of data, making it a no-brainer as a grail for immediate enjoyment or as a tantalizing cellar magnet for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany years ago, there was a serious buzz about Raúl Pérez becoming “the next big thing” in Spanish wine. He was a clean-cut, English-speaking go-getter with a Midas touch in the cellar, earning monikers like “The Wizard” and an endless deluge of flattering press and superlatives from wine industry tastemakers. Pérez’s fragrant, detailed, elegant reds appealed to French-obsessed palates and the always-fair prices belied always-extraordinary quality. Pérez more or less put the Spanish growing region of Bierzo on the map, and he is credited with teaching the men behind neighboring Ribeira Sacra’s two most well-known estates, Guímaro and Algueira, how to make wine. So, it’s not unfair to say that the borderland area spanning Galicia and Castilla y Léon—arguably the “hottest” winemaking region in Spain today—would not be what it is without Pérez’s talent and tenacity in those early days. As his star has continued to rise, he’s taken on scores of different projects, including collaborations with fellow winemakers all over the world—the Graillot family of the Northern Rhône; Eben Sadie of South Africa; and Dirk Niepoort in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, much attention and praise has been given to Pérez’ two most famous and high-priced Spanish reds, “La Penitencia” and “El Pecado.” That said, I feel strongly that today’s “Las Gundiñas” deserves mention in the same elite class—if not at the pinnacle of Pérez’s vast and globally revered lineup. Planted in 1910, Las Gundiñas is a celebrated Bierzo site planted to 2.2 hectares of low-density vines that watch over Raúl’s home village at an altitude of 1600 feet. One might assume this bottling to be “100% Mencia” but the truth is far more compelling: In addition to centenarian Mencía vines, pockets of Bastardo (a.k.a. Trousseau in the Jura) dot the vineyard, as well as Alicante Bouschet and Doña Blanca. It is a true field blend, and a living testament to the broad variety of grape cuttings brought here by monks and missionaries who walked the nearby Camino del Santiago in centuries past. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand and fermented, with whole clusters intact, in large oak vats. Maceration lasts for 1-2 months (an eternity by the standard of most peers in Castilla y León) before the wine goes into hibernation for a year in used 225-liter French barrels. It is bottled without fining or filtration and allowed to rest for another 6-12 months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the touch of struck-flint reduction blows away, the purest aromatics known to Bierzo roll out of the glass with an air of sophistication: ripe plum and cherries, thyme, huckleberry, crushed black rock, black pepper, freshly turned earth. The palate is just over medium-bodied and generously polished with glossy tannins that allow the wine to glide into a long finish. As we’ve said before, Pérez’s top wines have always targeted the “venn diagram” where Loire, Northern Rhône, and Southern Burgundy reds overlap. It’s a joyous occasion when you get to experience all of these characteristics in one glass! For drinking today, please decant at 55-60 degrees and serve in large Burgundy stems, preferably alongside a rustic dish like braised rabbit or lamb shoulder chops. But, again—if you wish to add some low-risk, extremely high-reward firepower to your cellar for the coming years, I can’t recommend today’s wine strongly enough. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40780060983350,"sku":"SOMM2302-RP20GUND-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/products\/fc8df5aa1a02806fa24a8b50fba4511f.jpg?v=1686587946"},{"product_id":"2020-castro-candaz-ra-l-p-rez-boca-do-demo-ribeira-sacra-tintosomm2404-cndz20ribbca-750","title":"2020 Castro Candaz (Raúl Pérez) \"Boca do Demo\", Ribeira Sacra Tinto","description":"Raúl Pérez more or less put the Spanish growing region of Bierzo and Ribera Sacra on the map. 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If that’s you, hear me now: you MUST try this wine!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanted in 1910 on clay and limestone, Las Gundiñas is a celebrated Bierzo site planted to 2.2 hectares of low-density vines that watch over Raúl’s home village at an altitude of 1600 feet. In addition to centenarian Mencía vines, pockets of Bastardo (a.k.a. Trousseau in the Jura) dot the vineyard, as well as Alicante Bouschet and Doña Blanca. 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Answer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold-vine, single-vineyard Mencía from Bierzo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which is in the most northwestern part of Castilla y León. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisionary winemaker, Raúl Pérez has single-handedly put Bierzo on the international stage, and his nephew, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCésar Márquez is following suit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMencía blends that will leave you speechless. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCésar Marquez Pérez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grew up learning alongside his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erock-star uncle, Raul Pérez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their extended family, of course, has been a leading light in the Bierzo DO since they founded the iconic Castro Ventosa winery in 1792. César is among the front line of Spanish winemakers who are determined to reconnect with this ancient land and vines through o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erganic farming, site-specificity, and minimal cellar intervention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re fortunate enough to have access to more of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCésar’s three high-scoring uber-small single-site 2022s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat showcase the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emineral depth and elegance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the Mencía grape. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a small product organically grown old-vine blend for $55 with the press to boot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Rapolao\", \"Sufreiral\" and \"Pérez Pico Ferreira\" all contain 85% Mencía, 10% Alicante Bouschet and a mix of white varietals. The native Mencía grape has a genetic lineage to Loire Valley Cabernet Franc which you will detect a savory herbal note on the nose. Their textures are more in line with cru Red Burgundy meets the mineral and meaty depth of a Syrah from the Northern Rhone Valley. The central theme with these site-specific wines is notes of saturated black and blue fruit soaked in savory herbs, violets, graphite, and pulverized stones. While accessibly gorgeous after an hour's decant, these wines will age gracefully for another decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blend: 85% Mencia, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 5% White grapes, and others (Old field blend) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.2 Hectares of a 3 hectare single-vineyard site called El Rapolao in the village of Valtuille at 540 meters. Clay soils are rich in organic matter. Due to the orientation and also a pine forest that shades part of the vineyard, this is one of the coolest sites in Valtuille. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganically farmed fruit off of 80 to 120-year-old vines. Only 866 bottles were produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ … elegant, floral and nuanced nose … 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.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43013472485430,"sku":"SOMM2409-CMRQ22RPLBZ-750","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/ElRapolao.png?v=1744668217"},{"product_id":"2023-avancia-valdeorras-cuv-e-de-o-godellosomm2410-avnc-23god-750","title":"2023 Avancia, Valdeorras Cuvée de O Godello","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stand-out example of this once-forgotten variety that now ranks as one of Spain’s best whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere It Grows:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdeorras, the easternmost wine zone in Galicia, is nestled between Ribeira Sacra and Bierzo. Known for its steeply terraced vineyards, the region is protected from the Atlantic’s influence by nearby mountains to the west. Its combination of slate soils, high altitudes, old vines, and a warmer climate supports the cultivation of the indigenous white Godello grape, producing distinctive and expressive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWho Made It:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodegas Avancia was founded in 2007 by importer Jorge Ordóñez, who had long dreamed of establishing his own winery to produce the finest Godello wines in all of Spain. Located in O Barco de Valdeorras, the winery champions the indigenous Godello grape, which nearly went extinct in the 1980s. The region’s slate-rich soils and old, head-\u003cbr\u003etrained vineyards add to the unique character of their wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat It Tastes Like:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intriguing and delicious dry white wine stands out among young Godellos for its balance and edge. Sur lie aging and fermentation in large\u003cbr\u003eneutral oak vessels lend it a rich texture and complexity, reminiscent of Chardonnay in body, but crisp, mineral, and floral. Expect notes of pear, chamomile, and flint, and a ripe, juicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037641965622,"sku":"SOMM2410-AVNC-23GOD-750","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Screenshot2025-07-13at9.33.14AM.png?v=1752424427"},{"product_id":"2022-c-sar-m-rquez-bierzo-menc-a-parajessomm2410-cmqz22par-750","title":"2022 César Márquez, Bierzo Mencía \"Parajes\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Parajes” demonstrates why Bierzo wines are (1) enjoying a renaissance and (2) an unavoidable siren call for sommeliers. They’re refreshingly affordable; the ancient terroir has been revived by a wave of organic\/biodynamic farmers; and the wines have an uncanny ability to produce visceral emotions on par with France’s top appellations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBierzo is technically part of Spain’s Castilla y León, but famously sits right on the edge of Galicia—so much so that the wines are effectively “honorary” Galicians. As with the Galician wine zones, Bierzo experiences a cool, wet Atlantic Ocean influence, but as you move eastward, to lower altitudes closer to the Sil River, the influence of the warmer, drier plains to the east can be felt. At higher elevations (1500-2500 feet for today’s wine), the Bierzo soils are a mix of slate and granite, transitioning to more “alluvial” material—sand, silt, and clay—in the lower-lying areas. Another beauty of the region’s wine revival is that it’s home to some ridiculously old vines: a whopping 80-120 years of age for “Parajes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCésar Marquez Pérez grew up learning alongside his rock-star uncle, Raul Pérez. Their extended family, of course, has been a leading light in the Bierzo DO since they founded the iconic Castro Ventosa winery in 1792. César is among the front line of Spanish winemakers who are determined to reconnect with this ancient land and vines through organic farming, site-specificity, and minimal cellar intervention. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough comprised predominantly of Mencía, César also leans on small amounts of Alicante Bouschet and other unnamed red and white varieties culled from ancient, field-blended vineyards. After hand-harvesting, grapes from each unique parcel were fermented separately and naturally with a substantial percentage of whole clusters remaining intact, and without any temperature control. After a yearlong upbringing in old 225- and 500-liter barrels, it is bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is gorgeous, and exactly what we’d want someone to experience, whether it’s their first Bierzo or 100th. After a 15-minute decant, it fills the glass with a dense ruby-purple and emits lush, high-toned aromas of huckleberry, ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, black raspberry, rose petal, crème de violette, crushed black stone, leather, dried underbrush, and faint oak spice. The palate is loaded with supple yet crunchy berry fruit and perfectly framed with thirst-quenching acidity and polished tannins that accentuate the lively mineral core. Exotic spices and savory undertones also flood out on the mid-palate, further enhancing the depth of this Mencía and taking it into world-best value territory. 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He blasted through them like a truck. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s farming organically, using partial whole cluster ferments for complexity and structure, doing reductive winemaking (preserving freshness), and using little sulfur. His connections through his uncle Raul Pérez got him access to these 100+ year old Mencía and Alicante Bouschet vines, which he has exploited masterfully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once called him “One of the most precise winemakers in Bierzo.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Burgundy lovers will adore this BRAZEN red raspberry and white pepper perfume, coupled with sappy pomegranate and grenadine flavors on the palate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe had to have this charismatic, crowd-pleasing Mencía for you. Versatile at the table, it’s at home with dishes as disparate as Jamón Iberico, gazpacho, and saddle of venison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganically farmed but not certified, minimal sulfur, natural winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant 15 minutes and Serve in Red Burgundy stems at 58°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or over the next 4-5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with charcuterie as an aperitif, or with hearty fowl like Peking duck as a main course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43631792685110,"sku":"SOMM2504-CMQZ22VLTBRZ-750","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022CesarMarquezPerezValtuilleVinodeVilla_BierzoDO_Spain_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1743699371"},{"product_id":"2023-cesar-marquez-parajes-bierzo-dosomm2508-cmq23pbz-750","title":"2023 César Márquez \"Parajes\", Bierzo DO","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith roots in Bierzo dating back to 1752, and a scion of a respected winemaking family, César Márquez Pérez had very high expectations to meet when he launched his own winery in 2015. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s farming organically, using partial whole cluster ferments for complexity and structure, doing reductive winemaking (preserving freshness), and using little sulfur. His connections through his uncle Raul Pérez got him access to these 80-142 year old vines around Bierzo, which he has done incredible justice to. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once called him “One of the most precise winemakers in Bierzo” and this wine lays out all the reasons why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Burgundy lovers will flip for this juicy red raspberry, Hood strawberry, and white pepper perfume, coupled with sappy pomegranate and grenadine flavors on the palate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are lovingly tended small-holders’ old-vine treasures, given their proper regard by one of the best winemakers in the appellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It’s similar to what the master Peter Sisseck does with his PSI wine in Ribera del Duero. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe had to have this charismatic, fabulous Mencía for you. Versatile at the table, it’s delicate enough to enjoy with Paella but powerful enough to cut through the fat of a Wagyu ribeye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganically farmed but not certified, minimal sulfur, natural winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant 15 minutes and Serve in Red Burgundy stems at 58-62°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or over the next 4-5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with a hearty paella, or even as an aperitif with chorizo and manchego. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43952128819254,"sku":"SOMM2508-CMQ23PBZ-750","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023CesarMarquez_Parajes_BierzoDO_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1754065433"},{"product_id":"2023-c-sar-m-rquez-p-rez-bierzo-sufreiral-toral-de-los-vadossomm2508-cmq23sufr-750","title":"2023 César Márquez Pérez, \"Sufreiral\", Toral de los Vados, Bierzo D.O.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were among the first U.S. retailers to champion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e César Márquez Pérez’s soulful, old-vine Mencía blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es from Bierzo—a region reborn thanks to his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elegendary uncle, Raúl Pérez,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the man who put Bierzo on the global wine map.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis morning, we featured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-cesar-marquez-parajes-bierzo-dosomm2508-cmq23pbz-750\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCésar’s “Parajes” village blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a sensational and affordable gateway into Bierzo’s magic. Now, we’re unveiling the crown jewels: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo single-site reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecently earned 98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Luis Gutiérrez of The Wine Advocate, plus a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare Godello Blanco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat evokes López de Heredia Rioja Blanco meets Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are wines of pedigree, precision, and place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—crafted by a winemaker who’s redefining Bierzo through organic farming, minimal intervention, and a deep reverence for micro-terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re sweetening the pot with 15% off any 6-bottle mix-and-match purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It’s the perfect excuse to get creative—explore both of César’s old-vine Mencía field blends and the ultra-aromatic Godello Blanco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are wines that speak the language of low-yield, high-character Spanish terroir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport these wines to Priorat or Rioja Alavesa, and you’d be paying 30–40% more—proof that Bierzo’s brilliance still flies under the radar, but not for long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViva España! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \"Sufreiral\" is an old field blend of 85% Mencia, 10% Alicante Bouschet \u0026amp; 5% White grapes grown in 100% limestone soils. Aged for one year in  5-year-old 500L barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e98 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\"The 2023 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSufreiral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e comes from a centenary plot in the village of Toral de \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003elos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eVados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e on the other, southwest-facing side of Pico Ferreira, one of the few plots on limestone-based soils in Bierzo. It fermented in 1,000-liter vats, as he has different small plots that are vinified separately, with some 35% full clusters and indigenous yeasts (like all his wines). It matured in 600-liter oak barrels and a 1,200-liter oak vat for 12 months. It's very complete, floral and nuanced, elegant and fine-boned, with a different texture, chalky, given the limestone soils.\" - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d120e9b8-7fff-9089-f464-fbcc06485a25\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLuis Gutiérrez\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d120e9b8-7fff-9089-f464-fbcc06485a25\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43956544503862,"sku":"SOMM2508-CMQ23SUFR-750","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023CesarMarquezPerez_BieroSufreiral.png?v=1754320067"},{"product_id":"2023-c-sar-m-rquez-p-rez-la-salvaci-n-godello-bierzosomm2508-cmq23-lslvc-750","title":"2023 César Márquez Pérez, La Salvación\" Godello, Bierzo D.O.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were among the first U.S. retailers to champion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e César Márquez Pérez’s soulful, old-vine Mencía blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es from Bierzo—a region reborn thanks to his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elegendary uncle, Raúl Pérez,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the man who put Bierzo on the global wine map.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis morning, we featured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-cesar-marquez-parajes-bierzo-dosomm2508-cmq23pbz-750\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCésar’s “Parajes” village blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a sensational and affordable gateway into Bierzo’s magic. Now, we’re unveiling the crown jewels: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo single-site reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecently earned 98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Luis Gutiérrez of The Wine Advocate, plus a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare Godello Blanco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat evokes López de Heredia Rioja Blanco meets Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are wines of pedigree, precision, and place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—crafted by a winemaker who’s redefining Bierzo through organic farming, minimal intervention, and a deep reverence for micro-terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re sweetening the pot with 15% off any 6-bottle mix-and-match purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It’s the perfect excuse to get creative—explore both of César’s old-vine Mencía field blends and the ultra-aromatic Godello Blanco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are wines that speak the language of low-yield, high-character Spanish terroir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport these wines to Priorat or Rioja Alavesa, and you’d be paying 30–40% more—proof that Bierzo’s brilliance still flies under the radar, but not for long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViva España! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe La Salvación\" is 100% Godello, a native white varietal of Bierzo grown in clay and slate. Aged in 4-year-old 500L barrels for one year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\"The white \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eGodello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e 2023 La \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSalvación\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e was produced with grapes from a one-hectare centenary plot in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eArganza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e, the northernmost and cooler village in Bierzo, a plot on clay and slate that was regrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMencía\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e some 20 years ago. The destemmed grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press, and the juice fermented in 500-liter oak barrels after setting for 24 hours. It matured in those barrels for one year, with the lees but without \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003ebâtonnage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.07 and 7.25 grams of acidity, meaning good ripeness and very good freshness and acidity. It's vibrant and very tasty, piercing and pungent, with a nice compromise between power and elegance. It's more direct, sharp and tasty but with restraint; it takes time to open up in the glass.\" - Luis Gutiérrez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43956610596918,"sku":"SOMM2508-CMQ23-LSLVC-750","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023_Cesar_Marquez_Perez_La_Salvacion.png?v=1754320087"},{"product_id":"2023-c-sar-m-rquez-p-rez-bierzo-villegas-valtuille-de-abajosomm2508-cmq23vlgs-750","title":"2023 César Márquez Pérez, \"Villegas\", Valtuille de Abajo,  Bierzo D.O.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were among the first U.S. retailers to champion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e César Márquez Pérez’s soulful, old-vine Mencía blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es from Bierzo—a region reborn thanks to his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elegendary uncle, Raúl Pérez,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the man who put Bierzo on the global wine map.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis morning, we featured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-cesar-marquez-parajes-bierzo-dosomm2508-cmq23pbz-750\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCésar’s “Parajes” village blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a sensational and affordable gateway into Bierzo’s magic. Now, we’re unveiling the crown jewels: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo single-site reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecently earned 98 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Luis Gutiérrez of The Wine Advocate, plus a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare Godello Blanco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat evokes López de Heredia Rioja Blanco meets Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are wines of pedigree, precision, and place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—crafted by a winemaker who’s redefining Bierzo through organic farming, minimal intervention, and a deep reverence for micro-terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re sweetening the pot with 15% off any 6-bottle mix-and-match purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It’s the perfect excuse to get creative—explore both of César’s old-vine Mencía field blends and the ultra-aromatic Godello Blanco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are wines that speak the language of low-yield, high-character Spanish terroir. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport these wines to Priorat or Rioja Alavesa, and you’d be paying 30–40% more—proof that Bierzo’s brilliance still flies under the radar, but not for long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViva España! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Villegas\" is a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMencía-based centenary field blend that also includes Alicante Bouschet, Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanca, Palomino, and Godello grown in sandy soils. Matured in 500-liter French oak barrels for 12 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\"The new 2023 Villegas is produced with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMencía\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e-based centenary field blend on sandy soils in a \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eparaje\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\" that tends to produce more elegant wines. It fermented with 30% full clusters and indigenous yeasts in 1,000-liter containers with 18 days of maceration, and it matured in 500-liter French oak barrels for 12 months. He's been working this vineyard since 2018, three small plots, and in 2023, he decided to finally bottle two of the three plots. 2023 is very good for Villegas, a rainy year for a dry place, and the wine at this ripeness shows great elegance and floral aromas, notes of orange peel (someone said limoncello!), giving it citrus freshness. It comes in at 12.85% alcohol with a pH of 3.71 and 5.23 grams of acidity. It's very elegant and fine-boned and exceeded my expectations. Villegas is a lieu-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003edit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e of around 11 hectares, nine of them planted. It could very well be the grand cru from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eValtuille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e.\" - \u003c!--StartFragment --\u003eLuis Gutiérrez\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43959347707958,"sku":"SOMM2508-CMQ23VLGS-750","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023_Cesar_Marquez_Perez_Bierzo_Villegas.png?v=1754320087"},{"product_id":"2021-peique-mencia-ramon-valle-bierzosomm2510-pei21bie-750","title":"2021 Peique, Mencia \"Ramon Valle\", Bierzo","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peique story begins with two Ramóns—Ramón Valle and Ramón Peique, grandfather and great-uncle to today's generation—who planted most of these vineyards in the first half of the 20th century. In Valtuille de Abajo, where everyone's business is vines, they were the meticulous ones, obsessive ones, men who understood that when everyone has similar parcels, excellence comes from attention to detail. Fine wine 101.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe family made their commercial debut in 1999 with 10,000 bottles, made in friends' cellars. They had nothing but old vines and enthusiasm. Today, Luis and Sagrario Peique, along with their children Jorge (winemaker) and Mar (general manager), oversee 12 hectares of those same goblet-trained vines their grandfathers planted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of their plots occupy Bierzo's most coveted sites—Mata Los Pardos, Cova de la Raposa—names that are just now appearing on single-vineyard bottlings as Bierzo embraces its cru potential. The Ramón Valle bottling comes from their highest parcels: 45-55 year old bush-trained vines at 1,800 feet, where Atlantic influence meets continental extremes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJorge learned viticulture the hard way, following his grandfather through the vineyards as a child, understanding \"why to prune in a certain way, the importance of plowing the land, the flowering time, or why in August it had to rain but not too much.\" That childhood education shows in every decision: hand-harvesting, native yeast fermentation, seven months in French oak that polishes without masking the slate-driven minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat emerges is Mencia at its most sophisticated—the kind that made Robert Parker once call Bierzo \"Spain's answer to Burgundy.\" Dark fruit wrapped around a mineral core, with that distinctive Atlantic freshness that separates great Bierzo from the rest of Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raul Perez Connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These are the same slopes where Spain's most celebrated natural winemaker sources fruit. Same elevation, same slate soils, same old bush vines—at literally half the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97-Point Pedigree:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The previous vintage earned 97 points from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't beginner Bierzo—it's the real deal from vines planted during the Eisenhower administration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Generations Deep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From grandfather Ramón's obsessive vineyard work to grandson Jorge's precise winemaking, this bottle represents a century of accumulated wisdom about one specific place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-Vineyard Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Most Bierzo at this quality level costs $50-60. At $25 on a case, this is like finding Premier Cru Burgundy at a village price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 58-60°F: cool enough to preserve the Atlantic freshness but warm enough to release those complex aromatics. Decant for 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2031. While it's delicious today with its vibrant dark fruit, Mencia from old vines has surprising aging potential, developing earthy, savory notes that make the Burgundy comparisons even more apt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with roast lamb, or Bierzo's famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebotillo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (pork shoulder). The combination of fruit intensity and mineral backbone makes it incredibly food-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44200669937718,"sku":"SOMM2510-PEI21BIE-750","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021Peique_MenciaRamonValle_Bierzo.png?v=1759880041"},{"product_id":"2022-bodegas-peique-tes-n-de-la-campana-bierzo-dosomm2602-peq22menciatc-750","title":"2022 Bodegas Peique, \"Tesín de la Campana\", Bierzo DO","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter decades of relative obscurity, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBierzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esub-zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—tucked away at the northwestern edge of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastilla y León\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—is undergoing a profound vinous rebirth as a premier source for world-class \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMencía\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is this newfound status as a bastion for Spain’s most in-demand fine wines that compelled us to petition our importer for a custom shipment of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 Bodegas Peique “Tesín de la Campana”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from a microscopic single site of 90+ year-old Mencía vines, only 73 cases were produced for the entire world. We’ve secured seven of them as a nationwide exclusive for our SommSelect faithful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a high-altitude \"tour de force\" that will leave even the most seasoned collectors of Grand Cru Burgundy or Hermitage breathless. While the SRP sits at $85, we are offering this rarity at $55 on bottle one, with further discounts on four bottles or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Peique story is one of obsessive detail, beginning with grandfathers Ramón Valle and Ramón Peique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who hand-planted these vineyards in the early 20th century. Today, Jorge Peique crafts this wine with the same meticulous hand-harvesting and traditional foot-treading taught to him as a child. This specific 2022 vintage earned a glowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94+ point review from Luis Gutiérrez of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who noted its remarkable elegance and depth. It is a profound expression of Bierzo’s \"Cru\" potential, fermented with 100% whole bunches and aged for a year in seasoned French oak to preserve its soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, the wine is a hauntingly beautiful study in Mencía. After an hour’s decant, it erupts with a vivid bouquet of crushed slate, wild violets, and black cherry, underscored by a savory streak of olive tapenade and cracked pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The palate is electric—balancing the muscularity of a Northern Rhône Syrah with the ethereal, silk-thread texture of old-vine Burgundy. It possesses a distinctive Atlantic freshness and a saline, mineral-driven finish that reminds you why this region is often called \"Spain’s answer to Burgundy.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is more than just a bottle; it is a time capsule of 90-year-old viticulture and a testament to the Peique family’s generational mastery. “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesín de la Campana” is a transformative and transparent experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e With only seven cases available, this is a fleeting opportunity to secure a wine that will cellar handsomely for the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¡Viva España!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94+ Points,  Wine Advocate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2022 Tesín de la Campana is the second year for this wine. It is produced with the grapes from an old plot that is 70% north-facing on clay-rich soils and the rest south-facing on sandier soils. It fermented with full clusters, 100% in this case, in used open-top 500-liter oak barrels, where the wine later matured for one year. This year it's riper, reflected by the 13.5% alcohol, 3.58 pH and 5.1 grams of acidity. But it's still elegant and balanced, with depth and complexity. It opened up nicely in the glass to floral aromas, becoming more and more focused, with good depth and mid-palate.” -  Luis Gutiérrez, WA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44751528820790,"sku":"SOMM2602-PEQ22MENCIATC-750","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022BodegasPeique_TesindelaCampana_BierzoDO.png?v=1770156791"},{"product_id":"2018-bodegas-y-vi-edos-ra-l-p-rez-bierzo-tinto-el-cerro-de-valdeca-ada","title":"2018 Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez, Bierzo Tinto “El Cerro de Valdecañada”","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIf you were to take the ethereal elegance of a Grand Cru Burgundy and marry it to the structural power of a Hermitage Syrah, you would arrive at the \u003cb\u003e2018 Bodegas y Viñedos Raúl Pérez, Bierzo Tinto “El Cerro de Valdecañada” \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is, quite simply, one of the most profound expressions of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"244\"\u003eMencía\u003c\/b\u003e ever produced. Crafted by the \"visionary genius\" \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"300\"\u003eRaúl Pérez\u003c\/b\u003e, this wine hails from a singular, north-facing plot of less than one hectare perched at 800 meters. These are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"421\"\u003e100+ year-old centenarian vines\u003c\/b\u003e—a true field blend of Mencía, Bastardo (Trousseau), and Garnacha Tintorera rooted in high-altitude granite and schist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe production of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eEl Cerro\u003c\/i\u003e defies traditional red wine logic. Raúl Pérez employs a staggering \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003esix-month post-fermentation maceration\u003c\/b\u003e with 100% whole bunches, followed by a year of aging in neutral barriques \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eunder a veil of flor\u003c\/b\u003e. This rare technique, typically reserved for oxidative whites, imparts a savory, saline depth and a breathtakingly pure mineral profile. The result is an unadulterated expression of site that stands as a definitive benchmark for the \"New Spain.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWith a global production of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eonly 600 bottles\u003c\/b\u003e (the output of just three barrels), this is a true \"unicorn\" wine. It is an essential find for those who seek out low-yielding Spanish gems and have a soft spot for the structure and finesse of the Northern Rhône and the Côte d’Or.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e A miniscule (\u0026lt;1ha) north-facing site at 800m ASL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Schist, slate, and granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely limited; only 600 bottles produced for the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService:\u003c\/b\u003e The 2018 vintage is blossoming beautifully; we recommend \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003edecanting for 60 to 90 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e and serving in large Burgundy bowls to fully unlock its layered aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e97 Points, Wine Advocate: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There were three barrels of the 2018 El Cerro de Valdecañada, which has the rusty nail and iron character of the Valdecañadas, with notes of fresh meat and blood, austere but with more elegance. It reflects the cold character of the vintage. There are 600 bottles of this vintage.” - Luis Gutiérrez, Jan. 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45502775328822,"sku":"SOMM2604-BYV18CYL-750","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/SOMM2604-BYV18CYL-750.png?v=1778512876"},{"product_id":"2021-antoine-graillot-raul-perez-bierzo-tinto-encinas-la-rata","title":"2021 Antoine Graillot \u0026 Raúl Pérez Bierzo Tinto “Encinas- La Rata”","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen two legends shake hands, the result is unforgettable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 2021 “Encinas - La Rata” brings together Antoine Graillot—son of the iconic Alain Graillot of Northern Rhône fame—and Raúl Pérez, the undisputed king of old-vine Mencía.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Together, they transport you to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBierzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a mountain-ringed amphitheater in Castilla y León where hot central plains meet the cool Atlantic. Here, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMencía rules as a medium-bodied, high-acid red that splits the difference between the pepper of Syrah and the elegance of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For the newcomer, it is the ultimate introduction to elite Spain; for the serious collector, its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrand-cru pedigree and unparalleled value \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emean locking down a 3- or 4-pack is an absolute necessity. The magic of this bottling lies in its ancient, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60- to 80-year-old field blend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e co-fermented with 100% whole clusters, the Mencía is joined by Alicante Bouschet for fleshiness, Bastardo for high-toned spice, and a splash of white Doña Blanca for vibrant, aromatic lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking is a thrilling collision of philosophies. Famously, the duo had to rip off a section of Pérez’s winery roof just to crane in a massive cement fermentation vat that Antoine insisted on using. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter its time in cement, the wine rested for ten months in large foudres, capturing a pure translation of the prized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Rata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e parcel. This exceptional site sits directly adjacent to the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Rapolao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a coveted vineyard whose single-vineyard bottlings put Mencia on the world stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Raúl encouraged Antoine to leave the wine on its skins for an extended post-fermentation maceration, embedding a profound structural backbone into the wine's soulful, old-vine DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a few years of bottle age, the 2021 vintage has entered a spectacular sweet spot, shedding its primary youth like an elegantly cellared Northern Rhône Syrah or a high-toned Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Give it an hour in the glass, and it unfurls with smoky, cracked-black-pepper aromatics, seamlessly married to the silky, wild-strawberry perfume of a great Burgundy. Yet, the finish delivers that unmistakable, mouthwatering Atlantic crunch of crushed-stone mineral brilliance and electric acidity. Do not miss the chance to secure your share of this legendary, limited-allocation collaboration before our tiny allotment disappears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¡Viva España! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 Points, Wine Advocate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new paraje bottling from Antoine Graillot, the 2021 Encinas La Rata is from just below El Rapolao, on clay-rich soils, and is surprisingly perfumed but with the underlying earthiness that I consistently find in the wines here. It's medium-bodied, with contained ripeness and 13% alcohol, with some dusty tannins. This fermented in concrete with some 80% full clusters and 30 days of maceration and matured in a used 700-liter oak barrel. These are wines that repay aging in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46663317225526,"sku":"SOMM2606-AGR21CYL-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021AntoineGraillot_RaulPerezBierzoTinto_Encinas-LaRata_2.png?v=1782254895"},{"product_id":"2022-cesar-marquez-perez-pico-ferreira-vino-de-paraje-bierzo","title":"2022 César Márquez Pérez, \"Pico Ferreira\", Mencia Blend, Corullón Bierzo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"embedded-user-query-container\" id=\"user-query-content-23\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bubble ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched at 700 meters in Corullón, \u003ci\u003ePico Ferreira\u003c\/i\u003e is an ancient, organically farmed field blend of 100+ year-old Mencía, Alicante Bouschet, and rare heritage white grapes crafted by rising star César Márquez (nephew of pioneer Raúl Pérez). Given that comparable single-parcel reds from Corullón regularly fetch well north of $100, grabbing this benchmark at our insider price is a total steal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this 95-point standout hits a flawless balance between juicy purity and structural depth. Fermented with 25% whole clusters and aged for a year in large French oak casks, it leaps forward with vibrant aromas of wild blackberry, crushed granite, fresh violet, and a subtle savory flick of dried herbs. The palate is lithe, polished, and remarkably fresh, driven by fine-grained slate tannins and a long, chalky, saline finish. It possesses the delicate weight of a top-tier Volnay integrated with the cool, stony intensity of the Northern Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is officially last call on our remaining stock for this rare stateside allocation—once it’s gone, it’s gone. Secure handsome savings when you stock up on a multi-bottle pack for your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¡Viva España!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAncient Vine Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from organically farmed, 100+ year-old bush vines in the high-elevation village of Corullón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBierzo Royalty:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted by rising star César Márquez, nephew of legendary pioneer Raúl Pérez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare Field Blend:\u003c\/b\u003e Co-fermented 85% Mencía with 10% Alicante Bouschet and 5% indigenous white varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicro-Production:\u003c\/b\u003e From a single 0.2-hectare slate parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve slightly cool at 60 to 65F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Decant 60 minutes before serving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlassware:\u003c\/b\u003e Pour into Burgundy or wide-bowl stems to highlight its floral aromatics and slate minerality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair with roasted duck breast, grilled lamb chops, charred octopus, or mushroom risotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Drink now through 2035\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2022 Pico Ferreira was sourced from northeast-facing ancient vines in the village of Corullón on shallow slate soils that deliver small bunches. Each of the three plots fermented separately with their own yeasts with 25% full clusters and 45 days of maceration, and the wine matured in a combination of 500- and 600-liter oak barrels for one year. It's open, expressive and juicy, young and fruit-driven but with complexity and depth, keeping the alcohol to a moderate 13.3% alcohol balanced by a pH of 3.67 and 4.99 grams of acidity. It's harmonious, elegant and serious, with depth and complexity.” - Luis Gutiérrez, Jan. 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Thirst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47220517699638,"sku":"SOMM2608-CMRQ22BZOPF-750","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022CesarMarquezPerez_PicoFerreira_MenciaBlend_CorullonBierzo.png?v=1786636950"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/raul_perez_cellar.jpg?v=1788106443","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/bierzo-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}