Bodegas Palacios Remondo
Rioja Finca La Montesa 2021
| Denomination | DOCa Rioja |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Rioja (Spain) |
| Grape varieties | Carignano, Grenache, Tempranillo |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in new and used oak barrels (approximately 90% French and 10% American). |
- Identity: Rioja DOCa organic still 2021, 14% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Grape variety: Predominantly Grenache with Tempranillo and Carignan (other red grapes)
- Vinification: indigenous yeasts in steel, 35 days maceration, unfiltered
- Ageing: 12 months in new/used oak, 90% French and 10% American
- Notes and awards: strawberry and plum, blood orange; 96 Decanter, 94 James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Montesa by Palacios Remondo is an organic red wine that faithfully expresses the authenticity of Rioja. This harmonious blend is made from Garnacha grapes, complemented by varieties such as Tempranillo, Carignan and Graciano. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with delicate garnet highlights, while on the nose it reveals an enveloping bouquet of ripe strawberries, fresh plums, orange zest and pink pepper. On the palate, it is velvety and vibrant, supported by well-polished tannins and a pronounced freshness. The finish is long and pleasantly enriched by nuances of chocolate-covered cherries and white pepper.
Where it comes from
The vineyards, cultivated using organic farming methods, are located in the municipality of Alfaro, nestled on the slopes of Mount Yerga at around 550 metres above sea level. The Mediterranean-continental climate encourages marked temperature variations, creating optimal conditions for the aromatic ripening of the grapes. The terroir is characterised by a fascinating stony-limestone subsoil, composed of clay, coarse gravel and volcanic rocks. The presence of a petrocalcic horizon gives the wine a natural elegance and a distinctive mineral character that enhances its freshness and longevity.
How it is produced
Fermentation in steel vats occurs spontaneously thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts, followed by a thirty-five day maceration to extract colour and complexity. With full respect for the raw material, the wine is clarified using fresh egg whites and kept unfiltered. Maturation involves twelve months in French and American oak barrels, skilfully alternated between new and used. An appropriate final ageing gives the wine perfect balance on the palate and a pleasantly silky persistence.
History and Curiosities
Under the expert guidance of Álvaro Palacios, the Bodegas Palacios Remondo winery presents La Montesa 2021, an excellent red wine from the DOCa Rioja. It originates from vineyards cultivated organically at an altitude of 550 metres, on the slopes of Mount Yerga. The artisanal vinification process involves the use of indigenous yeasts, clarification with fresh egg whites, and no filtration, in order to capture the most authentic essence of the region. Awarded 96 points by Decanter, this fine label completes its journey with a long period of bottle ageing which imparts a vibrant elegance.
Awards
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Palacios is deeply committed to organic viticulture and natural winemaking practices, such as use of organic fertilizers in the stone-covered, clay soils. All wines are unfiltered and clarified only with egg whites, no exogenous yeasts or commercial compounds are added to the wines and sulphites are kept to minimum levels. Read more
| Name | Palacios Remondo Rioja Finca La Montesa 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Rioja DOCa |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Carignano, Grenache, Tempranillo |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Vendor | Bodegas Palacios Remondo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Under the expert guidance of Álvaro Palacios, the Bodegas Palacios Remondo winery presents La Montesa 2021, an excellent red wine from the DOCa Rioja. It originates from vineyards cultivated organically at an altitude of 550 metres, on the slopes of Mount Yerga. The artisanal vinification process involves the use of indigenous yeasts, clarification with fresh egg whites, and no filtration, in order to capture the most authentic essence of the region. Awarded 96 points by Decanter, this fine label completes its journey with a long period of bottle ageing which imparts a vibrant elegance. |
| Origin | Municipality of Alfaro, at the foot of Mount Yerga (Eastern Rioja, Spain) |
| Climate | Mediterranean continental climate with Atlantic influences, with marked seasonal temperature ranges; influenced by the proximity of the Sierra de Yerga |
| Soil composition | Quaternary era sediments; clay; stony-calcareous subsoil covered with gravel. |
| Cultivation system | Double spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 3,000 vines per hectare |
| Fermentation | 35 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, 35-day maceration, clarified with fresh egg whites, unfiltered, aged for 12 months in new and used oak barrels (approximately 90% French and 10% American) |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, with 35 days of maceration; clarified with fresh egg whites; unfiltered; aged for 12 months in new and used oak barrels (approximately 90% French and 10% American), with minimal sulphites. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in new and used oak barrels (approximately 90% French and 10% American). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |