Descendientes de J. Palacios
Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
3.7
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos is a stunning Spanish red wine from the Bierzo region of Galicia. Produced from 100% Mencía grapes, this medium-bodied red displays aromas of ripe dark cherries and wild raspberries, with hints of violets and graphite on the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh and vibrant, with juicy acidity and ripe tannins that lead to a long, lingering finish. Aged for 12 months in new French oak, this elegant red is a great option for food pairings such as red meat dishes or creamy pastas.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This 100% Mencía red wine from Descendientes de J. Palacios is an elegant and powerful expression of Bierzo terroir.On the nose, aromas of ripe red berries and cherries mingle with subtle herbal and floral notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and silky, with bright acidity and flavors of red cherry and raspberry balanced by hints of spice and earth. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of minerality. A truly remarkable example of Mencía from one of Spain's best.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
ORIGINS
Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios
Region: Castilla y León
Castilla y Léon is one of Spain's largest and most important wine regions, located in the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a region rich in viticultural history and with a continental climate.
Castilla y Léon has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines being planted by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The region has been producing wine ever since, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in SpainCUSTOMER RATING
3.7
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