Bodegas y Vinedos Raul Perez, Leon Los Arrotos del Pendon Rosado 2020

92 points Vinous
"Light, amber-hued red. Pungent cherry, raspberry and floral aromas take on spice and smoky mineral nuances with air. Shows very good heft and chewy texture, offering sappy red berry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors and a hint of licorice. As much a light red wine as a ros. Finishes long and floral, with the spicy note adding final cut."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Raul Perez Pereira is universally considered to be one of the world’s most visionary winemakers. Since he produced his first vintage for his family’s winery in 1994 at the age 22, he has been in the forefront of the conversation about what has been called “The New Spain”. In 2005, he left his family business to strike out on his own, creating Bodegas y Vinedos Raul Perez, which quickly became the point of reference for the Bierzo appellation. 100% Prieto Picudo Very old vines in stony clay at high altitude. Macerated for two days on the skins before bleeding off. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Raised on the fine lees for four months in tank. Bottled without fining or filtration.