Winery Descendientes de J. PalaciosValdafoz Bierzo (Corullón)
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Mencia.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, veal or game (deer, venison).
The Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón) of the Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios is in the top 30 of wines of Bierzo.
Taste structure of the Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón) from the Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón) of Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón) of Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón)
Pairings that work perfectly with Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón)
Original food and wine pairings with Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón)
The Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón) of Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of duck breast with black figs, rabbit with mushrooms or buckwheat pancakes filled with egg, cheese and ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios's Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón).
Discover the grape variety: Mencia
Supple, elegant reds with a ruby robe and fine tannins, featuring aromas of raspberry, cherry, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, black pepper and very pronounced slate mineral notes. Fresh mouth, taut finish. The absolute star of Bierzo DO in Castilla y León and signature of Ribeira Sacra DO and Valdeorras DO in Galicia (heroic vine terraces). Also cultivated in Portugal under the name Jaen. Native Iberian grape from the northwest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valdafoz Bierzo (Corullón) from Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios are 2012, 2011, 2013, 0 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios
The Winery Descendientes de J. Palacios is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Bierzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bierzo
DO of Castile and Leon in a northwestern basin at the gates of Galicia, mild Atlantic climate. Signature Mencia (62%): elegant, fresh reds with signature notes of raspberry, cherry, violet, graphite and a slatey mineral touch, fine tannins and chiselled acidity — Atlantic finesse sometimes compared to Pinot Noir. Old bush vines on slate and schist. Opulent Godello whites (pear, citrus, butter), Dona Blanca.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Cradle of great Castilian reds on high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) of the Duero. Tempranillo king (Tinto Fino, Tinta de Toro): powerful, structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and spices, firm tannins and length worthy of long ageing. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (fresh mineral Mencía). Lively herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda, cut grass and citrus.
The word of the wine: Gout (wine of)
In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).
