Descendientes de J. Palacios Ptalos Bierzo

Description

A critically acclaimed, rich, intense, velvety medium-bodied red wine with cherry, plum, red berry, spicy and smoky notes on the nose and palate. Pairs well with lamb, pork, game, charcuterie and blue cheeses.nIn his early 20s Alvaro Palacios interned inBordeauxat the side ofChristian Moueix,the celebrated winemaker ofPomerolchteaus ofPtrusandTrotanoy. Upon his return to Spain he originally decided against getting involved in the familyvineyard and instead he pursued his own ventures where he would have the freedom to make distinctive, top-quality wines. His success in Priorat inspired him to search again for something new, this timeputting his faith in the potential of Bierzo.nBierzo’s principal grape is the obscure, indigenous red varietyMenca. While Bierzo is a relativelynew wine appellation(a Denominacin de Origen since 1989), it has a wealth of very old vines, planted on extremely steep hillsides, and in this respect it much resembles the Priorat region.nPalacioswith his nephewRicardo Perez(who also spent time in Bordeaux) establishedDescendientes de J. Palaciosin 1998 in the village of Villafranca del Bierzo. They named the estate in honour of Alvaro’s father who passed away in 2000.nPetalos,the latest triumph from Alvaro Palacios, comes from 60 year-old vines and farmed biodynamically, is an intense wine that mingles beautifully wild plum, smoke and spice flavours.