2023 Descendientes de J. Palacios Bierzo Petalos Varietal_Chardonnay spicy with high toned red

spicy with high toned red fruits and swirling aromas of earth

classic expression of this grape

sweet spices add depth as does a mineral element that emerges as this winds down gracefully on the finish

Flavors of chilled orange segments

A changeable vintage which saw the vines flower three weeks earlier than usual

2023 Descendientes de J. Palacios Bierzo Petalos Varietal_Chardonnay spicy with high toned redProducer: Descendientes de J. Palacios Region: Bierzo, Spain Varietal: Mencia Year: 2023 Wine Advocate, 93 Points "The regional red 2020 Ptalos comes from 90 hectares of vineyards, mainly from Corulln and Villafranca del Bierzo and the districts of Viariz, Hornija, Valtuille de Abajo and Otero. It mixes expositions, altitudes and soils and wants to paint a picture of Bierzo in the warm 2020 vintage. They reckon it's 92% Menca with 5% other red grapes