2017 PALACIOS REMONDO "LA MONTESA" CRIANZA RIOJA

2017 PALACIOS REMONDO "LA MONTESA" CRIANZA RIOJA, SPAIN. 95% Garnacha, 5% Other varieties. (Organic)

Juicy and lush, with notes of cherry, raspberry and orange peel that meld with Mediterranean herbal undertones to create a wine that is balanced, bright and lively.

92 points Wine Advocate: "The 2017 La Montesa is mostly Garnacha with some 8% other red varieties and comes from a warm and dry year that saw a very early harvest, up to 20 days earlier than usual. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in barrique for 12 months. It feels very Mediterranean, with notes of Mediterranean herbs and ripe berries. It's juicy and lush, round and very pleasant, easy to drink. 670,000 bottles produced and will be labeled organic, very remarkable for such volume."

Made by Alvaro Palacios, Spanish winemaking leader and visionary whose famed L'Ermita" Priorat is considered one of the most important wines of modern Spain, La Montesa is a blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo and Mazuelo from the organically farmed Palacios Remondo estatein Rioja. Located at an altitude of 1,800 feet, these vines grow at some of the highest points in Rioja. Aged for 12 months in a combination of new and used French and American oak, its full ripe cherry and pomegranate aromas and flavors with vanilla and savory spice accents. Elegant structure and a long finish makes is perfect for any day of the week.