Descendientes de J. Palacios, Bierzo DO (Spain)“Pétalos Viñas Viejas” 2021 ($38, The Rare Wine Co)

Jan 29, 2025

By Vince Simmon
Wine label

Descendientes de J. Palacios is located in western Bierzo and is the namesake winery of Jose Palacios. Founded by Ricardo Perez and Álvaro Palacios, two accomplished winemakers who help put the Mencía grape and Bierzo on the map, Descendientes de J. Palacios continues the tradition making top quality Bierzo wines. Pélatos Viñas Viejas is their venture into age-worthy examples with Viñas Viejas signifying the use of old vines. Traditionally moderate in body, this Bierzo intertwines dark fruit and earthy notes of peppercorn, worn leather, and graphite. The flavors are both nuanced and subtly powerful. This wine would complement a lightly sauced or smoked duck, chicken, or turkey dish.
92 Vince Simmon

Country / Region

Spain

Appellation

Bierzo DO

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Score

92

Price

US $ 38

Producer

Descendientes de J. Palacios