Descendientes de J. Palacios La Faraona 2020
Properties:
- Type Red
- Year 2020
- Alcohol 13.5
- Volume 0.75L
- Style Dry
- Country Spain
- Winery DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS
- Packaging 1 bottle
- Free delivery across the peninsula on orders over 100 euros
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Descendientes de J. Palacios La Faraona 2020
This dry red wine from D.O. Bierzo is crafted by the Descendientes de J. Palacios winery using the Mencía grape. It features a complex aromatic profile with notes of spiced red berries, mineral hints of slate and iron, and an ethereal palate with fine tannins and fresh acidity.
Key facts
- Grape variety: Mencía
- D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
- Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios
- Soil / Altitude: Volcanic soil, 850 m altitude
- Ageing / Cellaring potential: 6 months in barrels
The vineyard
The grapes originate from the exclusive El Ferro plot, a vineyard over 70 years old located in Corullón at an altitude of 850 meters. The vines grow on volcanic soils with a southeastern exposure, promoting balanced ripening.
Ideal combination
Winemaking
Following a manual harvest, fermentation takes place in wooden vats using indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes an extended 50-day maceration and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in barrels, where it subsequently ages for six months.
Why buy it
If you are looking for a singular cellar-worthy wine for your collection, this highly limited red represents the ultimate expression of Mencía from Bierzo. Its elegant structure and great aging potential make it an ideal choice for special occasions. You can buy Descendientes de J. Palacios La Faraona 2020 online directly from our shop.
