Descendientes De J. Palacios Moncerbal 2023

This dry red wine from the D.O. Bierzo is produced by the Descendientes de J. Palacios winery. It features an expressive floral and herbal aromatic profile with notes of mandarin peel and fennel, balanced by a fresh and precise palate.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Mencía, Jerez
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
• Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios
• Soil / Altitude: Shallow soils, steep slopes at 610–730 m
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 10 months in oak

The vineyard

The grapes originate from the Corullón district, from a small vineyard of just over two hectares with shallow soils on steep slopes. The vines are cultivated at altitudes between 610 and 730 meters under mountain viticulture conditions.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

Match

Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in oak vats using indigenous yeasts and a portion of whole clusters. The wine is then aged for 10 months, a process that refines its structure while preserving its natural minerality.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a precise, Atlantic-style red wine for your cellar, this limited production is an excellent choice. Its freshness and fine structure ensure a positive evolution in the bottle. You can buy Descendientes De J. Palacios Moncerbal 2023 online directly from our shop.