Michelini i Mufatto 'Post Crucifixion' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain 2021 Red Stuart Pigott

Stuart Pigott

ample and satiny palate that's fleshy and layered while retaining nice tension and cut

fruit and white flower notes are prominent as well as hints of liquorice

These are framed by toasted spice and cinnamon

In this tasting

Michelini i Mufatto 'Post Crucifixion' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain 2021 Red Stuart PigottThe Bierzo D. O. was established in 1989. Today there are only 74 commercial wineries in the region, and not all export to the USA. There are 5,800 acres under vines, which are fragmented tiny plots of old vines on steep hillside and hilltop locations. Mencia makes up around 75% of all plantings. The soils are primarily slate and granite on the slopes with sand and clay near the valley floor. The appellation is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean while