Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: violets, cool mineral air, chalk

Palate: orange peel, wild strawberry tart, warm spice

Floral straight out of the glass: violets and chalk, then orange peel and wild strawberry over refreshing, fully integrated acidity.

What it pairs with

  • Chorizo al vino
    The paprika sausage meets the wine's spice register head on.
  • Grilled octopus with pimentón
    High acidity handles smoked paprika and olive oil.
  • Pork loin with peppers
    Medium tannin carries the meat while the orange peel note lifts the peppers.
  • Tortilla de patatas
    Chalky freshness cuts the egg and potato richness.

History

Ultreia takes its name from the pilgrim greeting on the Camino de Santiago, which crosses the Bierzo. Saint Jacques is the range's most widely distributed wine, built on old vines at Valtuille de Abajo and made with minimal intervention.

Facts

Producer
Bodega y Viñedos Raúl Pérez · visiting guide
Grapes
Mencía
Classification
DO Bierzo
Oak
Raised in used oak with minimal intervention
ABV
13.5%
Production
110,000 bottles
Price
€11-15 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage

Frequently asked about Ultreia Saint Jacques

What does Ultreia Saint Jacques taste like?

Violets and fresh mineral notes lead, with chalk on the palate and a refreshing integrated acidity. Spice, orange peel and wild strawberry fill out a round, complete mouthfeel.

When should I drink Ultreia Saint Jacques?

Drink between two and eight years from vintage. It is built to be opened young and served slightly cool.

What food pairs with Ultreia Saint Jacques?

Chorizo al vino, grilled octopus with pimentón, and pork loin with peppers all suit it.

What grapes are in Ultreia Saint Jacques?

Mencía from old vines in Valtuille de Abajo, in the DO Bierzo.

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