Located in the north west of Spain, it had all the ingredients that Alvaro Palacios was seeking - incredibly steep hillside vineyards, old vines and distinctive terroir. While still technically in Castile-Leon, Bierzo shares most of its characteristics with the neighbouring region of Galicia: the climate is much cooler and more maritime than most of Spain, and rainfall is more plentiful. And, most important, the region is blessed with countless old vineyards of Mencia - a red grape that originated in France centuries ago and many believe to be Cabernet Franc.
Red, produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios (Alvaro Palacios)
(Mencia) - Alvaro Palacio brought his greatest know-how and all his care in creating this wine from a small vineyard sit... 
Red, produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios (Alvaro Palacios)
(Mencia) - An initial impression of bright raspberry fruit and soft tannins yields to a distinct mineralogy, with hints ...
Red, produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios (Alvaro Palacios)
(Mencia) - “This unfined, unfiltered offering, from steep vineyards (60-100-years old) composed primarily of schist, is ...
Red, produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios (Alvaro Palacios)
(Mencia) - “As mentioned, there are only 45 cases of the 2001 La Faraona, a southeast-facing vineyard planted at 855 met...
Red, produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios (Alvaro Palacios)
(Mencia) - “There are 160 cases of the 2001 San Martin (a south-facing vineyard planted in both chalk and schist). It is...
Red, produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios (Alvaro Palacios)
(Mencia) - “Limestone, chalk, and slate compose the vineyards from which the 2001 Moncerbal (185 cases) emerges. It exhi...
Red, produced by Bodegas Martin Codax
(Mencia) - It is medium-bodied, rich and soft, with lovely spicy fruit. A great everyday red when you are looking for so...
