Rául Pérez Bodegas y Viñedos

Raúl Pérez Pereira is considered one of the best winemakers in the world. 

He grew up in a family deeply involved in the wine industry and began working at the family winery at the age of 19. He gradually became a leading figure in the Bierzo region, where he founded his own winery,Raúl Pérez Bodegas y Viñedos.

At the same time, in addition to his own estate—which is already highly regarded—he has been involved in the development of other Spanish appellations such as Rías Baixas, Tierra de León, and even the Ribeira Sacra. He is said to be a leading figure in the movement of new wines produced in Spain, known as “New Spain.”

Raúl Pérez has a unique approach to winemaking. His priority is not the winemaking process itself, but the vineyard. For this reason, he works on a multitude of projects all over the place, focusing on the vines and the terroir, where he finds the grapes he loves.

He is appreciated by consumers, recognized by his peers, and praised by critics, such as *Wine Advocate*, *Decanter*—which calls him a genius—and *Bettanne & Desseauve*, which named him the world’s best winemaker in 2015.