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Alvaro Palacios Finca La Montesa Rioja

The 2021 Alvaro Palacios Finca La Montesa Rioja has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Tim Atkin and Simon Field on Alvaro Palacios Finca La Montesa Rioja - an internationally acclaimed red from Rioja.
Alvaro Palacios Finca La Montesa Rioja
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Wine Name
Alvaro Palacios Finca La Montesa Rioja

Wine Producer
Alvaro Palacios

Score
87

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
Grenache

Country
Spain

Vintage
2018

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Tim Atkin | Pale to medium color. Very much a lighter style in terms of fruit weight. Grenache-based or varietal? Pleasant, floral, and juicy with good acidity and subtle oak, savory tannins and enough supporting acidity to balance the alcohol. Attractively defined. | 92

Simon Field | Modest intensity of hue—indeed, this almost appears evolved, being brick red with a watery rim. The nose is quite autumnal, a little lugubrious, even. On the palate, the wine is relatively dilute, a touch strained and green, challenged by the lack of mid-palate intensity and grip thereafter. | 86

Andrew Jefford | Clear, limpid red in color. There are cherry fruits on the nose, but there is also a slightly charry, bonfire-like note to go with them. Sour and fresh on the palate. This is certainly tasty enough, though it currently seems a rather slight and simple wine. | 82

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Tim Atkin
Simon Field
Tastings year 2021
Region Rioja
% Alcohol By Volume14
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