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Hints of stewed herbs to the nicely baked cherries, strawberries and some hibiscus and dark spices. Fruity,...
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Alvaro Palacios Clos L'ermita 2021
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$987.37
Take your time to appreciate this beauty. This is different from the richer and more opulent 2020, instead, it is...
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Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi 2014
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$101.95
#29 Top 100, 2016. Subtle nose of dried rose petals, slate and hints of red cherries. Full body, a beautiful...
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Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi 2015
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$263.95
$268.34
This is a very tight and fine-grained red with a compressed mouthfeel. The fruit comes through to a class and...
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Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi 2015
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$135.34
This is a very tight and fine-grained red with a compressed mouthfeel. The fruit comes through to a class and...
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Alvaro Palacios
Varietal: Grenache
The purple skinned Grenache grapes have become, over the past few decades, one of the most widely planted grape varietals on earth, thanks to their unique characteristics and the fact that they are an ideal varietal for use in both single variety and blended wines. They tend to be very light in body, due to the fact that they have low tannin levels and not much acidity to them. However, they can add a boost of alcohol to any blended wine, and also offer their complex and spicy flavors of pepper and dark berries. Grenache grapes grow very well in dry and arid region, such as their native home of central Spain, and struggle with damp conditions in which they are prone to rot or develop mildew. Thankfully, modern techniques and technology has managed to overcome many of these problems, resulting in this varietal continuing to grow in use and popularity.
Region: Cataluna
As one of the most important wine regions in Spain, and indeed in Europe, Catalunya has been producing fine wines for an astonishing length of time. Indeed, there is much archaeological evidence to suggest that grapevines were being cultivated in ancient Catalan vineyards in pre-Roman times, and possibly even before the Pheonician traders first set out to plant vines in many western European countries. Whilst Catalunya is possibly best known for its famous sparkling Cava wines, the two hundred or so wineries in the region actually produce a wide range of red and white still wines, made from plenty of different imported and native grape varietals. As such, Catalunya is a fascinating region for any wine lover, with plenty of enticing, quintessentially Spanish flavors and aromas to discover.
Country: Spain
From the deep and intense Rioja wines, or the dry and refreshing Ruedas, from Tempranillos to Verdejos, the range and quality of Spanish wines is always going to impress and fascinate. With several thousand years of traditions and expertise leading the way, Spanish wineries are currently producing some of the most flavorful and interesting wines to come out of Europe, striving to overcome the reputation problems the country suffered in the mid to late twentieth century. Despite being one of the largest producers of wine in the world, with billions of bottles being filled each year, Spanish wine producers are more interested in quality over quantity than ever before. The results of this are some truly world class wines rivaling even the finest produce of France in regards to balance, character and flavor, gaining new fans and enthusiasts every day.