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Raúl Pérez Ultreia 'Saint Jacques' is the perfect introduction to one of the most celebrated winemakers in the world. Produced in the mountainous Bierzo region, this exceptional Spanish red wine completely changes the narrative of what a red wine from Spain can be. While many famous Spanish reds rely on heavy oak and power, this wine is all about Atlantic freshness, elegance, and vibrant energy. The secret to its complexity lies in the ancient vineyards it comes from, with many plots planted between 1900 and 1940. Rather than being a single-varietal wine, it is a traditional field blend. The Mencía is naturally co-planted with small amounts of other indigenous grapes like Bastardo, Garnacha Tintorera, and even a few white varieties. This mix of incredibly old vines provides a fantastic depth of flavour without making the wine feel heavy. The aroma is beautiful and expressive, offering bright notes of crushed wild raspberries, fresh violets, and a subtle, earthy mountain freshness. In the glass, it is brilliantly lively and medium-bodied. It avoids harsh tannins or thick oak flavours, offering instead a pure, incredibly smooth texture that finishes with a mouth-watering, stony crispness. It is an uplifting and highly expressive style of wine that remains incredibly easy to drink. Thanks to its energetic profile and bright fruit flavours, this field blend is brilliantly food-friendly. It is a fantastic companion for a simple plate of cured meats and hard cheeses, a rustic mushroom tart, or a slow-roasted shoulder of lamb. [#intro]A wonderfully fresh, vibrant red field blend packed with crushed wild berries and floral energy...[/intro]

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