Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos Bierzo 2022
Descendientes de J. Palacios
Alvaro Palacios and his nephew Ricardo brought global attention to Bierzo's old-vine Mencía, and Pétalos remains their most accessible expression of that mission. The 2022 vintage is vibrant and perfumed, demonstrating why this grape — when farmed with conviction — can rival Burgundy for sheer aromatic beauty at a fraction of the cost.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Intense aromas of fresh cherry and crushed violets, with a thread of minerality and a hint of green herbs. A subtle marzipan note adds intrigue beneath the fruit.
Palate
Medium-bodied and immediately expressive, with juicy red berry fruit, a floral lift of rose, and fine-grained tannins. A gentle mintiness emerges midpalate alongside a clean, stony minerality.
Finish
Medium length, with cherry and violet persistence and a refreshing, slightly earthy close.
- Varietal
- Mencía
- Blend
- Predominantly Mencía with small amounts of other local varieties
- Vineyards
- Old-vine parcels across the Bierzo DO, many at elevation on slate soils
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic potatoes
Alvaro Palacios, the legendary Priorat pioneer, partnered with his nephew Ricardo Pérez to rescue ancient Mencía vineyards in the remote Bierzo region of northwest Spain.
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