Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2010 Bierzo, Spain A few years ago I was introduced to this little gem from Spain, Pétalos, and was very impressed with the wine.  Bierzo is a small appellation located in the northwest corner of Spain and produces wines that are more similar to those made in Galicia than the region to which it is attached: Old Castile.  During the 1990s, with the help from a small group of winemakers, the name of Bierzo came to light.  The main grape variety of the appellation, Mencía, is able to generate a fruity and well balanced wine (the unique red Mencía grape is said to have been…