Descendientes de Jose Palacios "Petalos"
origin Bierzo, Spain
grape Mencía
background
Pétalos is produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios, a prestigious winery founded by Álvaro Palacios and his nephew Ricardo Pérez in the Bierzo region. The winery focuses on old vine Mencía grapes, with 'Viñas Viejas' meaning 'old vines' in Spanish. Descendientes de J. Palacios is known for revitalizing the Bierzo region and showcasing the potential of the native Mencía grape variety through terroir-driven winemaking from steep, slate-soiled vineyards.