Bodegas Peique – Single Paraje Mencía Collection Cova de la Raposa 2021 & Rapolao 2022 Bierzo DO – - Bierzo Vino de Paraje - 6 Bottles (0.75L)
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Six 0.75L bottles of Vino de Paraje from Spain's Bierzo, Bodegas Peique – Single Paraje Mencía Collection, Cova de la Raposa 2021 and Rapolao 2022.
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Bodegas Peique – Single Paraje Mencía Collection
Cova de la Raposa 2021 & Rapolao 2022
Bierzo DO – 6 Bottles
This carefully curated lot brings together six bottles of top-tier single-paraje Mencía from Bodegas Peique, one of Bierzo’s most respected and terroir-driven family wineries. The selection highlights two of the estate’s most emblematic vineyard sites, offering a rare opportunity to explore distinct expressions of Mencía from two highly regarded parajes.
Lot Composition
3 bottles – Cova de la Raposa Mencía 2021
3 bottles – Rapolao Mencía 2022
The Vineyards & Terroir
Cova de la Raposa
Cova de la Raposa is a clearly delimited single paraje known for its complex soils and excellent exposure. The vineyard produces wines of depth, structure, and mineral tension, with a more classic and age-worthy profile.
Rapolao
Rapolao is one of the most celebrated vineyard areas in Bierzo, shared by several top producers and widely recognized as a source of some of the region’s finest Mencía. Peique’s interpretation emphasizes precision, elegance, and aromatic complexity, expressing the site’s natural finesse and energy.
The Wines
Cova de la Raposa Mencía 2021 (3 bottles)
The 2021 vintage delivers a serious and structured expression of Mencía. Aromas of dark cherry, wild berries, dried herbs, and subtle graphite lead into a layered palate with fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral finish. A wine clearly built for medium to long-term ageing, rewarding patience in the cellar.
Rapolao Mencía 2022 (3 bottles)
The 2022 Rapolao offers a more vibrant and expressive profile, marked by purity of fruit, floral notes, and crushed stone. The palate is fresh, energetic, and precise, with refined structure and excellent balance. While approachable earlier than the 2021 Cova de la Raposa, it retains the pedigree and ageing potential expected from a top single-paraje wine.
Winemaking Approach
Both wines are produced with a minimal-intervention philosophy, using indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and carefully judged oak ageing. The focus is on transparency, vineyard expression, and longevity, allowing each site to clearly express its identity.
Cellar Conditions
All bottles have been stored under impeccable cellar conditions, with controlled temperature and humidity, no exposure to light or vibration. The wines have been preserved specifically with long-term ageing in mind, and photographic evidence supports their excellent state of conservation.
Final Notes – Collectability & Investment Perspective
This lot represents a highly attractive collector’s opportunity, combining two benchmark paraje wines from Bierzo in complementary vintages. Single-paraje Mencía from respected producers such as Bodegas Peique continues to gain recognition among international collectors, driven by limited production, strong critical attention, and the growing prestige of Bierzo as a fine-wine region.
The combination of site-specific wines, limited quantities, and proven ageing potential positions this selection not only as a compelling tasting experience but also as a solid long-term cellar asset with clear patrimonial and investment appeal.
Seller's Story
Miguel Viana Vinhos – Sommelier-Owned Selection
Based in Sonim, Valpaços (Trás‑os‑Montes, Portugal), Miguel Viana is a dedicated sommelier with deep expertise in Iberian terroir—particularly in the DOC Trás‑os‑Montes and Spain’s Bierzo region
Passionate Curation
Our cellar reflects years of meticulous selection, favoring artisanal wines with authenticity and provenance. We offer unique “signature wines” from small producers, vintage-specific bottlings, and rare parcels—chosen for structure, character, and gastronomic potential.
Expert Guidance
Each listing is informed by insider knowledge: from vineyard altitude and soil to hand-harvest, barrel regimes, indigenous yeasts, and years of ageing. We cater to buyers seeking serious, terroir-driven wines backed by clear technical provenance.
Professional Integrity
Wines are stored under ideal cellar conditions—consistent temperature, controlled humidity, and protected from light. Fill levels, labels, and seals are rigorously checked. Photographic documentation is available on request.
Transparent & Committed
We maintain close communication throughout the auction, ensuring shipping transparency and prompt support. As long-term wine professionals, we guarantee authenticity and quality in every sale.
Whether you're building a collection or discovering distinctive wines, purchase with confidence from Miguel Viana Vinhos.
Bodegas Peique – Single Paraje Mencía Collection
Cova de la Raposa 2021 & Rapolao 2022
Bierzo DO – 6 Bottles
This carefully curated lot brings together six bottles of top-tier single-paraje Mencía from Bodegas Peique, one of Bierzo’s most respected and terroir-driven family wineries. The selection highlights two of the estate’s most emblematic vineyard sites, offering a rare opportunity to explore distinct expressions of Mencía from two highly regarded parajes.
Lot Composition
3 bottles – Cova de la Raposa Mencía 2021
3 bottles – Rapolao Mencía 2022
The Vineyards & Terroir
Cova de la Raposa
Cova de la Raposa is a clearly delimited single paraje known for its complex soils and excellent exposure. The vineyard produces wines of depth, structure, and mineral tension, with a more classic and age-worthy profile.
Rapolao
Rapolao is one of the most celebrated vineyard areas in Bierzo, shared by several top producers and widely recognized as a source of some of the region’s finest Mencía. Peique’s interpretation emphasizes precision, elegance, and aromatic complexity, expressing the site’s natural finesse and energy.
The Wines
Cova de la Raposa Mencía 2021 (3 bottles)
The 2021 vintage delivers a serious and structured expression of Mencía. Aromas of dark cherry, wild berries, dried herbs, and subtle graphite lead into a layered palate with fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral finish. A wine clearly built for medium to long-term ageing, rewarding patience in the cellar.
Rapolao Mencía 2022 (3 bottles)
The 2022 Rapolao offers a more vibrant and expressive profile, marked by purity of fruit, floral notes, and crushed stone. The palate is fresh, energetic, and precise, with refined structure and excellent balance. While approachable earlier than the 2021 Cova de la Raposa, it retains the pedigree and ageing potential expected from a top single-paraje wine.
Winemaking Approach
Both wines are produced with a minimal-intervention philosophy, using indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and carefully judged oak ageing. The focus is on transparency, vineyard expression, and longevity, allowing each site to clearly express its identity.
Cellar Conditions
All bottles have been stored under impeccable cellar conditions, with controlled temperature and humidity, no exposure to light or vibration. The wines have been preserved specifically with long-term ageing in mind, and photographic evidence supports their excellent state of conservation.
Final Notes – Collectability & Investment Perspective
This lot represents a highly attractive collector’s opportunity, combining two benchmark paraje wines from Bierzo in complementary vintages. Single-paraje Mencía from respected producers such as Bodegas Peique continues to gain recognition among international collectors, driven by limited production, strong critical attention, and the growing prestige of Bierzo as a fine-wine region.
The combination of site-specific wines, limited quantities, and proven ageing potential positions this selection not only as a compelling tasting experience but also as a solid long-term cellar asset with clear patrimonial and investment appeal.
Seller's Story
Miguel Viana Vinhos – Sommelier-Owned Selection
Based in Sonim, Valpaços (Trás‑os‑Montes, Portugal), Miguel Viana is a dedicated sommelier with deep expertise in Iberian terroir—particularly in the DOC Trás‑os‑Montes and Spain’s Bierzo region
Passionate Curation
Our cellar reflects years of meticulous selection, favoring artisanal wines with authenticity and provenance. We offer unique “signature wines” from small producers, vintage-specific bottlings, and rare parcels—chosen for structure, character, and gastronomic potential.
Expert Guidance
Each listing is informed by insider knowledge: from vineyard altitude and soil to hand-harvest, barrel regimes, indigenous yeasts, and years of ageing. We cater to buyers seeking serious, terroir-driven wines backed by clear technical provenance.
Professional Integrity
Wines are stored under ideal cellar conditions—consistent temperature, controlled humidity, and protected from light. Fill levels, labels, and seals are rigorously checked. Photographic documentation is available on request.
Transparent & Committed
We maintain close communication throughout the auction, ensuring shipping transparency and prompt support. As long-term wine professionals, we guarantee authenticity and quality in every sale.
Whether you're building a collection or discovering distinctive wines, purchase with confidence from Miguel Viana Vinhos.
Details
Producer, Name of wine
Bodegas Peique – Single Paraje Mencía Collection Cova de la Raposa 2021 & Rapolao 2022 Bierzo DO –
Classification
Vino de Paraje
Number of bottles
6
Bottle size
Bottles (0.75L)
Country
Spain
Region
Bierzo
Grape varieties
Mencía
Fill Level
Burgundy/Champagne/Flute bottle type, high fill level
Capsule/Cork condition
Fully intact wax capsule
Label condition
Fully intact, readable label
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