Wine: 2010 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos
Region: Bierzo, Spain
Grape Varieties: Mencia
Grape Varieties: Mencia
Obtained from: Purchased at Ultimate Wine Shop
Price: $18.00
Wino4Life Category: Everyday Wine
Aeration before tasting: Just a swirl or two, no special aeration.
Cork Condition: Natural Cork - no defects or issues.
Appearance: Wine is clear, dark red at the core with a water white rim.
Aroma: Nice aromas of black cherry and cola, with a nice hint of oak. Some reviews I have read mention licorice, but I did not get any - too bad, I love licorice!
The Grade: I give this one an A. Clearly the winemakers in Bierzo are trying to make a name for themselves amongst the well established wine regions elsewhere in Spain. I am already a big fan of Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero and other Spanish wines, and I will definitely try more wines from this area and may be adding Bierzo to my favorites list!
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