Palacios Remondo La Montesa 2007

Red Wine

from Rioja, Spain

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ratings pedigree (past vintages):

2006

2005

2004

Price: $19.99



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Item No. 100102

red wine style:

winemaker's notes:

Named after the hillside vineyard located on the northeastern slope of the Yerga mountains in eastern Rioja, La Montesa is a blend of the red grape varieties that grow organically on the Palacios Remondo estate. Ruby red in color with an amaranthine halo, renowned winemaker Alvaro Palacios describes this wine as containing complex aromas of syrup-covered cherries, fresh nectarines, quince paste and delicate notes of wood, white pepper and flint. On the palate the wine is unctuous and voluminous with soft tannins that are presented over a foundation of mixed berries, hints of white pepper, blood oranges and dark chocolate. Meant to enjoy now or age up to 10 years, this wine is very versatile and pairs well with almost any type of cuisine.

60% Garnacha, 35% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo

alcohol by volume: 14.0%

critical acclaim:

"Vivid red. Sexy red berries and cherry-vanilla on the nose, with a spicy quality that gains power with aeration. Sappy, sweet raspberry and cherry flavors are complemented by smoky oak spice and a touch of licorice. Open-knit and smooth in texture, with good finishing clarity and slightly jammy persistence. This is drinking well now."

89 Points

International Wine Cellar

"The 2007 La Montesa is composed of 60% Garnacha, 35% Tempranillo, and 5% Mazuelo aged for 12 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak. Aromas of cedar, tobacco, white pepper, spice box, and black cherry lead to a medium-bodied wine with a silky texture, savory flavors, and excellent balance. It will evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years. "

87 Points

The Wine Advocate

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I originally bought a bottle of this wine for my Spanish father as a gift. He is an avid wine enthusist and I decided to "try it out" before giving it to him. It was so good I bought another bottle for him before we finished the one we opened. When my father saw his gift, he was already well versed in the vinyard from which this wine came from and was very happy to have this bottle to add to his collection.

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