COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Garnacha Tinta, Other old red grape varieties
PRODUCER
Bodegas Palacios Remondo
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quiñón de Valmira 2019 is a single-vineyard red wine from Bodegas Palacios Remondo, located in Rioja Oriental, Spain. It is primarily made from Garnacha Tinta, with other old red grape varieties contributing to the blend. The vineyard, situated at 615-616 meters on Monte Yerga in Alfaro, features old vines planted in red clay and chalk soils over a rocky subsoil. The wine is a testament to the Palacios family's commitment to revitalizing traditional Rioja winemaking, focusing on expressing the unique terroir of their estate vineyards. Its limited production and focus on old-vine Garnacha make it a distinctive offering from the region.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€315
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alvaro Palacios sees this wine as Rioja's answer to Burgundy's Gevrey-Chambertin.
Fact 02
The vineyard is a tiny 3-hectare plot with vines averaging 33 years old.
Fact 03
Production is extremely limited, often allocated to long-standing customers.
Fact 04
The vineyard sits at an altitude of over 600 meters above sea level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Quiñón de Valmira 2019 is produced by Bodegas Palacios Remondo using grapes from their single vineyard in Rioja Oriental. The winemaking process involves fermentation in oak vats with indigenous yeasts, with potential use of full clusters. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 15-17 months in oak foudres and bocoyes. The vineyard management emphasizes organic and sustainable practices. The 2019 vintage was characterized by drought conditions, impacting yields and fruit concentration.
