Quiñón de Valmira 2019
DOC Rioja, Alvaro Palacios, 750 ml
A marvel of finesse
- Aromatic champagne from Philipponnat, combining tradition, passion and the highest quality.
- Raspberry, rose and a hint of mint. Soft, velvety and fresh on the palate, with lovely natural sweetness.
- Perfect with delicate starters, crispy chicken, lamb or mushroom dishes.
Description
The Quiñón de Valmira is Álvaro Palacios’ flagship wine from Rioja. The vines are rooted in chalky soils similar to those found in Champagne. An exceptional wine, elegant and playful, with lavish richness and intense flavor. Raspberry, rose, and a hint of mint. Soft and velvety on the palate with crisp freshness, elegant tartness, and wonderful extract sweetness. Exceptionally harmonious. Pairs well with delicate appetizers, crispy oven-roasted chicken, lamb racks, or mushroom Wellington. Perfect for special occasions.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Garnacha, Rote Autochthone |
| Producer: | Grandes Vinos Clásicos |
| Origin: | Spain / Rioja |
| Other vintages: | 2022 2018 2017 2016 2014 |
| Label: | Vegan, Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 4 to 15 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Moules à la marinière, Bouillabaisse, Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Wild fowl |
| Vinification: | fermentation with grapes' own yeast, long must fermentation, fermentation in wooden barrel |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection, selecting the grapes (by hand) |
| Maturation: | in new barriques, long cultivation, some months bottle storage before sale |
| Bottling: | no filtration |
| Volume: | 14.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Garnacha
Grenache seldom comes alone
Spaniards and Sardinians make the Grenache contentious: both claim it originated from their country. In fact, it had already appeared in both places by the 16th century. But a large number of mutations in Spain indicates that it has deeper roots on the Iberian Peninsula. The Grenache is meaty, rich in tannins and spicy, with a wonderful, fruity sweetness and rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, plums and pepper. Under the name Garnacha, it contributes fullness to the Rioja. In Sardinia it is called Cannonau, where it yields strong, expressive wines. But its stronghold is in France. Grenache is the star in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and streams into many other assemblages from the south. Its preferred partners are Syrah and Mourvèdre. This blend is also very popular abroad. In Australia, these wines are simply called "GSM".
Rioja
Rioja: A legend in upheaval
It is the flagship of the Spanish wine industry: the Rioja region, with its elegant, yet storable wines, most of which are dominated by the Tempranillo, has decisively influenced the image of Spanish wine. Above all, the Reservas and Gran Reservas, aged for years in barrels, enjoy a magical reputation. For about 20 years, the Rioja houses have created a sensation with modern-designed, fruity wines, which are marked more by their terroir than their aging processes.
Spain
Spain – Variety and perfection
“Somewhere in la Mancha, in a place whose name I do not care to remember...,” begins Don Quixote's odyssey.
The most famous part is definitely when Don Quixote thinks windmills are his enemy and wants to fight them – until they nearly kill him. It’s possible there was a bit too much of the La Mancha wine at play. Spanish vines fight for their survival in rugged landscapes, battling fierce drought and rough soils. But they fight well.
