Descendientes de J. Palacios - Petalos - Bierzo

94 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
Descendientes de J. Palacios - Petalos - Bierzo - 2019 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Descendientes de J. Palacios - Petalos - Bierzo

94 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
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The 2019 Pétalos, a very balanced vintage that shows moderate alcohol and great balance. It is very approachable right now, open aromatically, and despite what the parameters might read, the wine comes through as fresher than the 2020. There are notes of berries but also plenty of herbs; it's aromatic and complex, with very fine tannins. It's a classical continental vintage from Bierzo.
2017 was a very unusual year in Bierzo, and here they started harvesting the 21st of August, when they had never started harvesting in August. However, the bottled wine, the first produced at their new facilities, was really singing and didn't show any fatigue. The palate was vibrant, with acid strawberry flavours. It is very immediate, approachable, round, and juicy, perhaps not with the depth and longevity of the 2014 but pleasant and drinkable.
The Petalos cuvée signed by the prestigious winemaker, Alvaro Palacios is the pleasure cuvée of the estate: A real nugget with impressive taste flavours. It's a showy, approachable, aromatic, and open version of Pétalos, and as I tasted it later on in the season, it felt more polished and rounder, with a lush texture. It's extremely aromatic, in a way like the 2012. This is always one of the best values not only of Bierzo but for the whole of Spain.
Type:
Red
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla y León
Appellation:
Bierzo
Producer:
Descendientes de J. Palacios
Grapes/Blend:
Mencia
ABV:
13.5%

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Castilla y León

Castilla y León

Castilla y Leon is a region in northwestern Spain that is known for producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region has a long and rich history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman era....

Castilla y Leon is a region in northwestern Spain that is known for producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region has a long and rich history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman era. Today, Castilla y Leon is home to a number of top-quality wineries that produce a wide range of wines, from crisp whites to full-bodied reds.

One of the most famous wineries in Castilla y Leon is Bodegas Vega Sicilia. Founded in 1864, this historic winery is known for producing some of the finest red wines in Spain. The winery's flagship wine, the Vega Sicilia Unico, is a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that is aged for at least 10 years before release. The result is a complex and elegant wine with notes of black fruit, leather, and tobacco.

Another top winery in Castilla y Leon is Bodegas Emilio Moro. This family-owned winery has been producing wine in the region for over 120 years. The winery is known for its full-bodied red wines, which are made from the Tempranillo grape. The Emilio Moro Malleolus is a particularly noteworthy wine, with its intense aromas of black fruit, vanilla, and spice.

In addition to these well-known wineries, Castilla y Leon is also home to a number of up-and-coming producers. One such producer is Bodegas Mauro, which was founded in 1978. This winery is known for its modern approach to winemaking, which involves using new oak barrels and carefully controlling the fermentation process. The result is a range of wines that are rich and full-bodied, with notes of black fruit, chocolate, and coffee.

Overall, Castilla y Leon is a region that is rich in history and tradition when it comes to winemaking. Whether you are looking for a classic red wine from a historic winery or a modern, innovative wine from an up-and-coming producer, you are sure to find something to suit your tastes in this region.

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