Petalos 2017 Bierzo - Budget Wines that only Taste Expensive

Finding ‘budget priced’ wines that taste like more expensive bottles is the dream for many wine drinkers.

We at Cutting Edge Selections strive to offer wines of exceptional value and we always appreciate when others agree. This article in Buzzfeed listed the Petalos 2017 Bierzo as the #9 Budget Wine That Only Tastes Expensive.

A red Mencia from the Spanish region of Bierzo, which is full of dark berry flavors and perfect for those who prefer wines on the spicy side.

From the Rare Wine Company

From the beginning, Ricardo embraced biodynamic viticulture as a means to craft the transparent wines of his dreams. The effort required in this damp corner of Spain is extraordinary, yet Ricardo believes it yields wines with more balance and transparency. And, it’s allowed him to build an entire ecosystem around his vineyards. Work animals provide fertilizer and help him make the biodynamic courses. He’s worked with locals to market healthier vegetables, and produces fruit juices from surroundings orchards.

Five remarkable wines are the result of this life work. The first, Pétalos del Bierzo, is assembled from old hillside and hilltop vines across from Bierzo’s western edge. The wine is vinified for immediate appeal, but it retains the estate’s signature finesse and restraint.