Descendientes de J. Palacios Valdafoz 2023
Properties:
- Type Red
- Year 2023
- Alcohol 13
- Volume 0.75L
- Style Dry
- Country Spain
- Winery DESCENDIENTES D. JE PALACIOS
- Packaging 6 bottles
- Free delivery across the peninsula on orders over 100 euros
- We pack every bottle securely
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Descendientes de J. Palacios Valdafoz 2023
This dry red wine from D.O. Bierzo is crafted by Descendientes de J. Palacios winery using the Mencía grape. It offers a mature and silky profile with mineral and herbal notes, structured by fine tannins and a fresh, energetic finish.
Key facts
- Grape variety: Mencía (with 5% local white grapes)
- D.O. / Region: D.O. Bierzo
- Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios
- Soil / Altitude: Steep northwest-facing plot at 700 meters altitude
- Ageing / Cellaring potential: 10 months in oak barrels
The vineyard
The grapes are sourced from a single, extremely steep vineyard plot in Bierzo, located at an altitude of 700 meters with a northwest exposure. These mountain conditions promote slow ripening, lending the wine a distinctive tension and freshness that reflects its unique origin.
Ideal combination
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place in oak vats using indigenous yeasts and a portion of whole clusters. Following an extended 39-day maceration to extract the character of the fruit, the wine is aged for 10 months in oak barrels.
Why buy it
This extremely limited-production red wine showcases the precision of mountain viticulture. Its balance and structure promise excellent aging potential, making it a valuable addition to your cellar. If you appreciate a pure and exclusive expression of Mencía, you can buy Descendientes de J. Palacios Valdafoz 2023 online directly from our shop.
