Sacrata Blanco is a white wine made by Bodegas y Viñedos Raul Pérez, a brilliant expression of the cooler Bibei district within the Ribeira Sacra DO. Bibei’s higher elevation vineyards have cooler nights, which results in a slower ripening process and more expressive aromas and flavors. If Amandi by the Sil River has a warmer, more “Mediterranean” character, Bibei exhibits a cooler, fresher, more “Atlantic” or “Continental” character. Here, the Godello grape combines flavors of thyme and dry herbs, and, due to cooler nights, it’s brighter and less structured than in Bierzo. Raul Pérez is one of Spain’s finest winemakers and some wine trade veterans believe Raul is among a handful of the best winemakers in the world. Raul believes great wines are made in the vineyard and he has an uncanny knack for knowing what his vineyards need to achieve their greatest potential. As his virtuoso winemaking talent has become known, many winemakers now seek to collaborate with Raul.