Descendientes de José Palacios
Pétalos Bierzo Mencía
Bierzo, Castilla y León, Spain
Just love this wine, new label! Nice blend of grapes from the Bierzo Valley, biodynamic. Deep Ruby with loads of Berry fruits aromas adding some sweet floral spice and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry with a juicy mineral edge. Well balanced and integrated with fine chalky tannins, lively acidity and a long finish ending with fruit and spicy notes. Tremendous value for such a complex wine.
Just love this wine, new label! Nice blend of grapes from the Bierzo Valley, biodynamic. Deep Ruby with loads of Berry fruits aromas adding some sweet floral spice and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry with a juicy mineral edge. Well balanced and integrated with fine chalky tannins, lively acidity and a long finish ending with fruit and spicy notes. Tremendous value for such a complex wine.
Jun 6th, 2024
Since moving to Barcelona, I’ve been looking for wines that dare to use varietals that are not the same handful of French clones one sees all over the world. I’m also looking for lighter wines, which my wife prefers. This fit the bill perfectly: 100% Mencía @ 13.5% ABV and highly recommended by the botiga in my barri. Delicate and earthy. Hints of ripe plums and peppercorns.
Since moving to Barcelona, I’ve been looking for wines that dare to use varietals that are not the same handful of French clones one sees all over the world. I’m also looking for lighter wines, which my wife prefers. This fit the bill perfectly: 100% Mencía @ 13.5% ABV and highly recommended by the botiga in my barri. Delicate and earthy. Hints of ripe plums and peppercorns.
Nov 2nd, 2024
As an American in Spain, this was my first Mencia, and i loved it. I would describe it as larger than a pinot noir and smaller than a barbera.
As an American in Spain, this was my first Mencia, and i loved it. I would describe it as larger than a pinot noir and smaller than a barbera.
Sep 23rd, 2024
Nose: hint of Brett.
Palate: tasty. Great acidity. Really bright cherry fruit.
Nose: hint of Brett.
Palate: tasty. Great acidity. Really bright cherry fruit.
Deep purple color.
Aromas of plum, spice.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, earthy. Rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5
Deep purple color.
Aromas of plum, spice.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, earthy. Rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5
👍 Serving to a large group- smooth finish - great value !!
👍 Serving to a large group- smooth finish - great value !!
Dec 22nd, 2023