Palacios La Montesa
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\n\r\nNamed after a hillside vineyard located on the northeastern slope of the Yerga mountain in eastern Rioja, La Montesa is a blend of the indigenous grape varieties that grow on the Palacios Remondo estate.\u00a0Described by winemaker Alvaro Palacios as \u2018flowing wide in the mouth and possessing the wild strength of the mountain from which the wine hails,\u2019 the 2015 La Montesa is incredibly well-balanced with velvety red-fruit notes and hints of sweet spice, orange peel and dulcet yellow peaches found both in the nose and on the palate.\r\nAn elegant wine with juicy-ripe strawberry, raspberry and cherries, edged by baking spice and wildflower\/herbal notes. The palate is fresh and vibrant, balanced by soft tannins and a silky-smooth texture.\r\nJames Suckling 94 Points\r\nRobert Parker 93 Points\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Palacios\r\nAn ancient, spiritual and fascinating landscape.\r\nA small universe of supernatural force.\r\nEl Priorat, the mineral essence of a unique Mediterranean.\r\nIn 1989 we arrived in this small region of crowded villages and centuries-old vineyards hanging from impossible slopes of slate.\r\n\r\n\r\nTRADITION And Mystical FOOTPRINT\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Escaladei Charterhouse developed the Priorat vineyard since the 12th century.\u00a0Their presence forged a deep identity, preserved by the hard work of ancestral viticulture.\r\n\r\nThe steep soils of brittle slate, known as llicorella, are subjected to an extremely dry climate, illuminated by the mirror of the sea.\r\n\r\n\r\nA Pure HARMONY\r\nIn the small steep vineyards of Garnacha, Cari\u00f1ena and other white ones, we find an atavistic, simple and clear charm, which is expressed in some unique wines. |
| Price: | $ 16.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on December 31, 2023.
