Alvaro Palacios Wine

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  Alvaro Palacios La Vendimia D.O.Ca. 2019 Spanish Red Wine 75 cl 14%

  Item no.: 2222786542315-0263

  Alvaro Palacios is regarded by many as one of Spain's most significant living winemakers, and La Vendimia is the house's accessible entry point into his style.

  Expert's Description

  Alvaro Palacios La Vendimia D.O.Ca. 2019 is a Red Wine from Spain made from a blend of Grenache Noir and Tempranillo, bottled at 14% ABV.

  Alvaro Palacios has made a name for himself in the Priorat and Bierzo regions, known for high quality and respect for terroir. La Vendimia is the house's entry-level cuvée from Rioja, a juicy and fruity red wine that offers an accessible glimpse into the producer's philosophy.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Fresh fruitiness with red berries and a hint of spice.

  Palate

  Juicy and fruity, with soft tannins.

  Finish

  Medium length and clean.

  Serving & Food Pairing

  Serve at 15-17°C in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs with tapas, grilled chicken and lighter meat dishes.

  Specifications

  Name: La Vendimia D.O.Ca. 2019
  Producer/Winery: Alvaro Palacios
  Region/Country: Rioja, Spain
  Appellation/Classification: D.O.Ca. Rioja
  Grape Variety(ies): Grenache Noir, Tempranillo
  Vintage: 2019
  ABV: 14%
  Size: 75 CL
  Vegan: No
  Serving Temperature: 15-17°C
  Decanting Recommended: No
  Glass Type: Bordeaux Glass

  Flavour Profile

  Juicy · Fruity · Light · Balanced

  Did You Know?

  Alvaro Palacios comes from one of Rioja's oldest winemaking families, but became famous himself for rediscovering the nearly forgotten Priorat region in the 1980s - La Vendimia is a tribute to his roots in Rioja.

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  • 1pcs.
    18,75EUR
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  Alvaro Palacios Petalos del Bierzo 2018 Spanish Red Wine 75 cl 13,5%

  Item no.: 22227865464-88350

  From Bierzo in northwestern Spain comes this juicy, elegant Mencía - a project closely tied to the acclaimed Palacios family.

  Expert's Description

  Alvaro Palacios Pétalos del Bierzo 2023 is a Red Wine from Bierzo, Spain made from 100% Mencía, bottled at 13.5% ABV.

  The wine is produced by Descendientes de J. Palacios, the Palacios family's project in Bierzo, where Alvaro Palacios's nephew Ricardo Pérez Palacios oversees the winemaking. The grapes come from old Mencía vines, 40-90 years old, planted in schist and clay soils. The wine ferments in large, old oak vats and then ages briefly in new French barrique, followed by 8 months in older barrels.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Violet, wild herbs and fresh plum with notes of cherry and pomegranate.

  Palate

  Juicy and supple with fine freshness, spice and mineral tones.

  Finish

  Silky with fine, grippy tannins.

  Serving & Food Pairing

  Serve at 14-16°C in a Burgundy glass. Pairs with grilled lamb, charcuterie and mild cheeses.

  Specifications

  Name: Pétalos del Bierzo 2023
  Producer/Winery: Descendientes de J. Palacios
  Region/Country: Bierzo, Spain
  Appellation/Classification: DO Bierzo
  Grape Variety(ies): 100% Mencía
  Vintage: 2023
  ABV: 13.5%
  Size: 75 CL
  Oak-aged: 10 months
  Vegan: No
  Serving Temperature: 14-16°C
  Decanting Recommended: No
  Glass Type: Burgundy Glass

  Flavour Profile

  Juicy · Elegant · Spiced · Silky

  Did You Know?

  Pétalos is made by Descendientes de J. Palacios, a project started by Ricardo Pérez Palacios, nephew of the legendary Priorat winemaker Alvaro Palacios, as part of the family's push to rediscover Bierzo's old Mencía vineyards.

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  • 1pcs.
    26,75EUR