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Crianza "La Montesa" 2021

Alvaro Palacios - Palacios Remondo

1,5L

Rioja / Spain / Red

41,00 €

Out of stock

Robert Parker : 93/100

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

This iconic wine from the estate comes from the sun-drenched slopes of Monte Yerga, in the heart of Rioja Oriental. Made primarily from Garnacha, it vividly expresses the freshness and sensuality of this grape variety. The nose opens with aromas of ripe cherry, pomegranate, violet, and garrigue. On the palate, the texture is silky, balanced by a mineral framework and juicy acidity. Aging for twelve months in oak barrels brings subtle notes of spice and vanilla. La Montesa 2021 seduces with its purity and precision, with a delicious yet refined style. Each sip evokes the sun, earth, and wind of Rioja Oriental. Organic vinification ensures an authentic expression of the terroir without any disguise. Enjoy lightly chilled, with grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes. This is a vibrant, modern, and profoundly Spanish wine.

Nestled in the southeast of Rioja, in the Ebro Valley, Bodega Palacios Remondo is the winemaking soul of the Palacios family, whose roots run deep into the region’s history. Here, the landscape stretches across sunny hills and clay-limestone soils, swept by Mediterranean winds that bring warmth and light. Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja) is distinguished by its more temperate climate and generous character, conducive to the fruity expression of Garnacha. Under the leadership of Álvaro Palacios, an emblematic figure of the Spanish revival, the estate has rediscovered an identity rooted in tradition yet driven by modern precision.
The 100 hectares of the estate are cultivated organically, with the greatest respect for biodiversity. The vines, often old, are rooted in soils that combine gravel, sand, and limestone, promoting a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. The vinification is gentle, respectful of the fruit, and the aging in old barrels lends depth and elegance without ever dominating.
Palacios Remondo seeks to express the truth of the Alto Najerilla terroir, where Garnacha achieves an unexpected refinement. Each vintage embodies a different facet of this luminous landscape: the spontaneity of the fruit in La Vendimia, the silky roundness of La Montesa, the vibrant complexity of Propriedad, or the crystalline purity of Placet.
The estate has established itself as a model of regenerative viticulture and respect for the soil, redefining the style of contemporary Rioja: finer, more floral, more transparent. The wines are both accessible and profound, driven by Mediterranean energy and Atlantic grace. In short, Palacios Remondo embodies the perfect synthesis of ancestral terroir and avant-garde vision.

Wine region

Rioja / Spain

Wine type

Red

Volume

1,5L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

5 ans

Grape varieties

Grenache Noir, Tempranillo