The 2018 Raul Perez La Vizcaina La Victoriana Lomas de Valtuille emerges from a Spanish vintage that, despite cooler and rainier conditions with mildew challenges, yielded successful results for diligent producers. This particular wine is notable for vines replanted in 2014/2015 with Bastardo (Merenzao or Trousseau), contributing to its more aromatic, ethereal, perfumed, and elegant profile. It's often described as wild yet refined, explosive, and possessing a Burgundian-like character, distinguishing it from other La Vizcaína wines. Sourced from a small, centenary vineyard (around 130 years old) with its own rootstocks and varied orientations, it's a Mencía-dominant field blend farmed organically. Visually, it presents a full ruby color. The nose is aromatic, ethereal, and perfumed, offering notes of reinette apple, ripe blackberries, subtle touches of pilonga chestnut, autumn earth, black licorice, and a balsamic finish. Spice- and smoke-accented cherry and dark berry scents are also prominent. On the palate, it is penetrating and structured, with subtle nuances of wood, a sweet and appetizing finish, and remarkable length. Expect lush, spicy black fruit balanced with tangy acids, alongside flavors of black cherries, meat, olives, bitter chocolate, and a lacy, sherbet-ish acidity. Notes of blackcurrant, charcuterie, olive juice, jalapeno, Parma Violet, and scorched earth add to its complexity. 🍴 This complex and structured red wine is an excellent pairing for lamb, roasted meats, game, and rich stews. It is a wine that truly shines when served with food. 🥂 The 2018 Raul Perez La Vizcaina La Victoriana Lomas de Valtuille is an incredible wine at an incredible price point. While enjoyable now with food, it is expected to peak in 5-7 years and can easily age for another decade. It's ideal for a sophisticated dinner, a wine tasting, or any special occasion where a unique and expressive wine is desired, offering an 【 highly aromatic, elegant, and Burgundian-like expression from ancient, organically farmed vines 】.