Spain

Rioja

Full

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From 35-year-old vines in a 3-hectare vineyard, planted at 616m on the Sierra de Yerga. Alvaro Palacios describes it as: 'austere' geology with 'cold soils' of chalky limestone. A blend of Garnacha with 10% other red varieties. Ripe scents of red plums, with violets, and a gentle cedar backdrop. Succulent, velvety fruits are layered with firm, ripe tannins on the palate. Vividly intense. 'Normally Valmira has few tannins. This vintage has surprised us. The tannins frame the wine a little more than previously. We added a few more full clusters – 55%,' says Palacios. No new oak.

Grenache / Garnacha

Alvaro Palacios, Quiñon de Valmira, Rioja, Rioja, Spain, 2020

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From 35-year-old vines in a 3-hectare vineyard, planted at 616m on the Sierra de Yerga. Alvaro Palacios describes it as: 'auster

Alvaro Palacios, Quiñon de Valmira, Rioja, Rioja, 2020

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