Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Alvaro Palacios
Label Name:
 
Quinon de Valmira
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja DOCa — Monte Yerga (Alfaro), Rioja Oriental
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (c.90%) + ~10% traditional local varieties
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 98/100 ; Jancis Robinson tasting notes (highly regarded)

Tasting Note
Pale crimson; bright red berries (raspberry, cherry), pomegranate and blood orange, floral and thyme notes, chalky/mineral backbone with a saline finish. Elegant, lifted and precise with fresh acidity and refined tannins.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled pork chops, duck breast, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, aged sheep cheeses. Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ, duck pancakes, teriyaki chicken, mushroom ramen.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts (some whole clusters) in oak vats; malolactic in barrel; aged ~16 months in oak foudres and bocoyes; minimal intervention; organically farmed.

Vineyard Info
Single 3‑ha Quiñón de Valmira vineyard on Monte Yerga (615–616m), bush vines planted mid‑1980s. Made by Álvaro Palacios through Palacios Remondo, focusing on premium single‑vineyard Garnacha.