Grapes: 

Tempranillo 100%.

Area:

DO Rioja. The vineyards are located on the side of Cantabria mountains and the Ebro river. 

Wine type: 

12 months aged in French oak Bordeaux barrels with a medium toasting. The wine is also kept 12 months on the bottle before being commercialise. 

Winery:

Bodegas Palacio

Volume:

75 cl.

Alcohol:

14 % ABV

Wine making: 

Selected grapes from vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. Cold pre-fermentation maceration. Long fermentations at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes:

It has very intense fruity aromas, with spicy hints such as vanilla and cinnamon making the whole complex and elegant. It has a marked meatiness, with a very ripe and elegant tannin, enveloping and very balanced with sensations of dried fruit in its finish.

Serving and Pairing:

Perfect pairing for a meat barbecue, cured cheeses and cured meats, Jamon, soft/semi-cured cheeses as well as fried fish or chicken/pork meats.

Served at 14-16 ºC. 

Awards:

91 Points SUCKCLING

90 Points GUIA PEÑIN