96pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Ultreia Rapolao aged exclusively in a 1,000-liter oak foudre that was used before for a white wine and seems to have marked the wine with abundant toasty notes and a spicy twist, with notes of toasted sesame seeds even if the wine only spent 10 months in wood. It has medium-ripeness, moderate alcohol (13%) and a medium-bodied palate with a tender mouthfeel and oak-related flavors in the finish. Is it going to digest the oak nicely? 1,200 bottles produced.

Tasting Notes

Red wine Aged in wood Organic. 12 meses en barricas de roble.

Ultreia El Rapolao 2021 is an elegantly fluid red that captivates us with its youthful exuberance and vivacity. As one brings the glass to the nose, a bouquet of cherries and strawberries unfurls, interwoven with delicate hints of wild herbs. On the palate, this wine speaks of harmony: vibrant red fruit melds with a lively acidity that keeps it animated and forthright. Its passage across the taste buds is light yet with a depth that astonishes, leaving a lasting impression that beckons one to return for another sip.