Viñas Viejas de la Propiedad 2020
Rioja, J. Palacios Remondo, 750 ml
100% Garnacha – 100% character
- Single-varietal red wine from ancient Garnacha vines – deeply rooted, extremely concentrated and full of terroir expression.
- Ripe red and dark fruits, spice and roasted aromas. Powerful, sweet extract, velvety tannins and lively acidity.
- A perfect match for stews, Mediterranean dishes or burgers with hearty cheese.
Description
Propiedad Viñas Viejas is a single-varietal Garnacha of impressive depth and elegance. Made from ancient vines in eastern Rioja, this wine reflects the full expressiveness of its terroir. The vines are deeply rooted in mineral-rich soils and produce grapes of exceptional concentration. On the nose, the wine unfolds a complex interplay of aromas of ripe red and dark fruits such as cherries, plums and blackberries, accompanied by notes of Mediterranean herbs, floral hints and subtle spice and roasted notes. On the palate, it is expressive and fresh at the same time – with fine extract sweetness, velvety tannins, lively acidity and remarkable depth. An excellent accompaniment to food, especially braised lamb, game dishes or strong hard cheeses. It also shines with Mediterranean cuisine or a sophisticated burger with hearty cheese. For an optimal enjoyment experience, decanting is recommended – this allows its full spectrum of aromas to unfold.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Garnacha |
| Producer: | J. Palacios Remondo |
| Origin: | Spain / Rioja |
| Other vintages: | 2021 2017 |
| Ripening potential: | 3 to 10 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Wild specialities, Roast veal with morel sauce, Spicy hard cheese |
| Vinification: | fermentation in wooden barrel, Punching down, fermentation with grapes' own yeast |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | in partly new and used barriques/ Pièces |
| Bottling: | filtration |
| Maturation duration: | 14 months |
| Volume: | 14.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
J. Palacios Remondo
He was born «at home», above his father’s bodega – Álvaro Palacios, Spain’s star winemaker. The scent of wine and barrels was surely in the air and shaped the rest of his life. He studied oenology in Bordeaux and gained professional experience at Château Pétrus, in London, Dublin and California. Today, he owns vineyards in Priorat, Bierzo and back home in La Rioja, and year after year he demonstrates his extraordinary talent with top-quality wines.
He loves his family, motorbikes, nature, Camarón’s songs, a challenge and taking risks. You immediately take him at his word when he admits that his second calling was to be a ‘torero’ – a bullfighter. He exudes dynamism and strength. At the age of 21, he went to Bordeaux to study oenology. The next stage was a two-year position at Château Pétrus.
Sometimes you have to leave before you can truly come home. Álvaro’s father, José Palacios, had built the winery in Alfaro in the mid-1940s and made it a success. The family’s winemaking tradition dates back to the 17th century. For Álvaro, there was never any question that he would carry on the tradition – even though he initially did so as a winemaker in Priorat. When his father died in 2000, the family asked him to take charge of the winery in La Rioja as well. And so he suddenly found himself back in his old home, albeit with a whole new vision.
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.
