Michelini i Mufatto 'Post Crucifixion' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain 2021 South African Red Despite its historical proximity to

Despite its historical proximity to Florence and its role in making some of the most well-known Tuscan wines of the last century

Alex Moreau is proudly establishing the reputation for his own wines and direction

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but the 2021 has an extra kick of textural depth that is such a hallmark of the year

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Michelini i Mufatto 'Post Crucifixion' Mencia, Bierzo, Spain 2021 South African Red Despite its historical proximity toThe 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