Palacios Remondo

La Montesa

Named after a hillside vineyard on the northeastern slope of Mount Yerga, drawing on the three named sites Valtomelloso, Valfrio and Valviejo at 550 metres altitude, a field blend around 92% Garnacha with Tempranillo and Mazuelo, vines averaging over 30 years old, farmed organically and biodynamically. Hand picked, destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, then aged 12 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak. A bright, racy nose full of pretty berries, redcurrants, fresh strawberries and potpourri, medium bodied and naturally juicy on the palate with plenty of crunch, fresh, transparent and silky. Alvaro Palacios's flagship expression of Rioja Oriental Garnacha, a big step up in finesse and freshness from the estate's entry level wine. Good with slow braised meat dishes.