The Vino Tinto Finca La Montesa, produced by the prestigious Bodegas Palacios Remondo, represents the historical richness and oenological innovation of the D.O.Ca. Rioja. This wine, which will be released in May 2024, is the result of a careful winemaking process that pays homage to the historical prominence of garnacha in the landscapes of Monte Yerga.

Coming from the vineyards of La Montesa, this wine is nourished by the Valtomelloso, Valfrio, and Valviejo areas, located in the municipality of Alfaro, within Rioja Oriental.

• Soils: Terroirs formed by quaternary carbonate sedimentation, with a varied composition including volcanic rock, quartz, sandstone, as well as clayey-iron-colluvium, silt, and sand. These soils have a petrocalcic horizon that contributes freshness and mineral richness to the wine.
• Topography and orientation: A gentle slope of 10% on the slopes of Monte Yerga, with an east-southeast orientation that allows for excellent sun exposure.
• Altitude: 550 meters above sea level.
• Climate: Continental Mediterranean with Atlantic influences, characterized by extreme differences between winter and summer.
• Rainfall: 361 mm per year, with an average of 15 cm of snow.
• Annual average temperature: 14.61 °C, with lows of -2.7 °C and highs of 38.8 °C.

The vineyard, certified in organic agriculture, is composed of vines with an average age of 36 years and a density of 3,000 vines per hectare.

The production of Finca La Montesa follows a careful process:

1. Fermentation: It uses native yeasts in stainless steel tanks to preserve the authenticity of the grapes.
2. Aging: For 12 months in oak barrels (85% French and 15% American), with a balanced ratio of new and used barrels to provide complexity and freshness.
3. Resting: The wine undergoes a refined resting process in the bottle before being released to the market, ensuring its evolution and roundness.

Finca La Montesa embodies the winemaking tradition of the fifth generation of the Palacios Muro family, reinstated in 1947 by Mr. José Palacios Remondo. This wine, with its fresh and vital character, reflects the essence of garnacha and its inseparable connection to the landscapes of Monte Yerga.

If you have any questions when buying Vino Tinto La Montesa, please contact the sommelier of our online wine store and they will advise you without obligation.