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2016 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Moncerbal Corullon

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February 13, 2022 - $64

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RATINGS

96-97James Suckling

A dark and mysterious wine with an iron-firm core and a stunning balance of bright wild berries and elegant tannins. Very long, super mineral finish...

95The Wine Advocate

...touch of earth in the palate that lent it a subtle rusticity...palate revealed some dusty tannins and a dry finish.

95Vinous / IWC

...pitched cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented... Silky and alluringly sweet, offering concentrated black raspberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors that are sharpened by a strong jolt of juicy acidity. Finishes sweet, mineral and extremely long, showing superb delineation and smooth, even tannins that add framework to the wine's intense dark fruit.

17Jancis Robinson

Hugely aromatic and minerally nose. Great finesse with flavours reminiscent of raspberries crushed onto rock. Fine tannins again... Clean and fresh.

REGION

Spain, Castilla-Leon, Bierzo

Bierzo is small, with about 9,500 vineyard acres, and centers around the city of Ponferrado. Located on the same northeastern plain as most of Castilla y Léon, it nevertheless enjoys a climate somewhat similar to Galicia, which means that Bierzo gets more rainfall and milder winter weather than other parts of the region. The primary grape here is Mencia, which is thought to be related to Cabernet Franc. Garnacha Tintorera and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted in small amounts. White wines are made from Godello (Verdelho), Malvasia and Doña Blanc and Palomino. Though white wines are produced much less than reds, Godellos are gaining international popularity as full-bodied, floral white wines. The appellation status for Bierzo was awarded in 1989.