Viñas Viejas de la Propiedad 2021
Rioja, Bodega Palacios Remondo, 750 ml
Depth and elegance
- Single-varietal red wine from ancient Garnacha vines – deeply rooted, extremely concentrated and full of terroir expression.
- Ripe red and dark fruits, spicy and toasty notes. Delightful fruit sweetness, elegant, sensual, ripe.
- A perfect match for stews, Mediterranean dishes or burgers with hearty cheese.
Description
This single-varietal red, made from ancient, deep-rooted Garnacha vines, beautifully expresses its Mediterranean-influenced terroir. It skilfully combines concentration with a lively mouthfeel and plenty of sophistication. Simply delightful. It entices with ripe strawberry and cherry, herbs and warm spices. On the palate, it offers delightful fruit sweetness, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity. Elegant, sensual, ripe. A perfect match for braised dishes, Mediterranean cuisine or burgers with savoury cheese. It benefits from breathing – don’t hesitate to decant it.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Garnacha |
| Producer: | J. Palacios Remondo |
| Origin: | Spain / Rioja |
| Other vintages: | 2020 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: | 10 months |
| Volume: | 14.5 % |
| 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.
