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Reserva

2018 Rioja Tempranillo

The Cosme Palacio Reserva, a splendid 2018 vintage from the renowned Rioja region, showcases the exceptional qualities of the Tempranillo varietal. This red wine is elegantly structured with a medium body, offering a delightful balance between richness and approachability. Its acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's freshness and making it incredibly food-friendly. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of dark cherry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of spice and tobacco. With well-integrated tannins that lend a firm backbone, this wine promises a rewarding experience whether enjoyed now or savored after a few years of cellaring. The seamless dryness adds to its charm, making the Cosme Palacio Reserva an outstanding choice for those seeking a refined expression of Rioja.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Oak Oak 2

Low High

Region:


Rioja
Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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