Moncerbal - Bierzo DO - Moncerbal - Red - 2021

Wine:

Sourced from seven scattered plots over 1.5 hectares, the 2021 Red Bierzo Moncerbal is remarkably elegant. The refined, vibrant nose bursts with wild strawberries, raspberries, fresh herbs, and flowers, with subtle hints of white pepper. The lively precision carries through on the palate, where red berries evolve into a more mineral profile. It’s beautifully harmonious, combining floral elegance with fine, chalky tannins and a savory finish. A true standout in Spanish wine! Rated 98/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification with indigenous yeasts. Maceration for 44 days. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Bright ruby red.

Nose:

Vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, and fresh herbs.

Palate:

A precise structure with red berry flavors that evolve into a more mineral profile, showcasing pure elegance and silky tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Thick rib steak, duck breast with candied figs, sautéed veal with black olives, roast free-range poultry.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

Gifted winemaker Álvaro Palacios has the Midas touch, turning everything he works with into gold. After his success in Priorat, he has been making waves in Bierzo, in northwestern Spain, since 1999, alongside his nephew Ricardo Pérez Palacios.

By selecting the best high-altitude and hillside plots, working with old vines—some over a century old—and practicing biodynamic farming, everything here reflects a commitment to excellence and precision. With the new winery, the wines are crafted with even greater detail, and the careful oak aging completes the lineup of exceptional wines.

Today, the estate is one of Spain’s finest, recognized by Parker as one of the country’s best values.