| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.5% |
| Production | 1,000 - 4,400 bottles |
Spec sheet
The wine
The new fine wine from Álvaro Palacios in La Rioja, a single varietal Garnacha, which comes into being to follow in the footsteps of the other two magnificent wines in this family, L'Ermita and La Faraona, wines which express most convincingly the terroir — in this case Alfaro, the town where Álvaro was born — as well as a subtlety and elegance achieved through careful attention and considerable expertise.
Production of Valmira is limited to a 500-litre barrel and another of 300 litres.
Ratings and awards
| 2021 | 97-100 PK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 99 PK | ||
| 2019 | 98 PK | 97 PN | 98 SK |
| 2018 | 98 PK | 96 PN | |
| 2017 | 96 PK | 98 PN | 95 SK |
| 2016 | 96-98 PK | 96 PN | 96 SK |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: Suckling
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Vinification material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | Between 16 and 20 months |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Soil | Limestone / Ferritic clay |
|---|---|
| Orientation | Southeast |
| Surface area | 3.00 hectares |
| Altitude | 615.00 meters |
The winery
Bodegas Palacios Remondo
The Palacios family boasts an impressive vinicultural tradition that goes back over the last four generations. However, it was José Palacios Remondo who was really responsible for making the winery what it is today, by planting the best possible selection of La Rioja’s traditional grape varieties, and treating viticulture as his true vocation. Showing great vision for the future, he sent his children (now in charge of the company) to be trained at the best French...
