Vina Palaciega wines are available from Smithfield Wine Merchants UK from the 19th of January. Literally translated as “wines of the palace,” Vina Palaciega wines are handcrafted in the traditional Rioja style. Grapes for Vina Palaciega wines are sourced from all three regions of La Rioja (Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja).
All the wines use traditional grape varieties (Tempranillo & Garnacha), viticultural practices and winemaking techniques. The vineyards are all located between 300-600 metres in altitude and a high percentage of the plots used are less than one hectare in size.
Vina Palaciega produce five wines, a red Joven, which means young wine, a blanco (white rioja), a Crianza, a Reserva and a very satisfying Tempranillo which is actually a blend of tempranillo and garnacha.
All of these wines offer excellent quality at a great price point.
Vina Palaciega Joven 2009
Vina Palaciega Joven 2009 is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha which has
produced a bright wine with a medium to high intensity. Primary aromas of fruit
and red berries are underscored by notes of liquorice. Well-balanced in the
mouth with a fruity, fresh and clean aftertaste.Vina Palaciega Joven is ideal
with all types of meat, but matches particularly well with pasta dishes, tapas and
medium cured cheeses. Upon arrival at the winery the grapes are destemmed and
partially crushed, with a high proportion of full berries. There is a 10-15 day
maceration period where the juice is pumped over daily. Controlled fermentation
at 24-28 degrees C with both native and selected yeasts. Joven means “young
wine” and this wine spends 1-2 months in bottle before being released.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Acidity: 5.5g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.8g/l
pH: 3.6
Young red rioja from Vina Palaciega
Vina Palaciega Rioja Blanco 2010
Vina Palaciega Rioja Blanco 2010 is made from 100% Viura grapes
which has produced a deliciously dry yet fruity white Rioja with a fresh
appealing taste. It is fresh on the palate with a nicely balanced acidity. Serve
chilled between 9 and 12 degrees C and enjoy while young and fresh. A fantastic
partner to seafood, white meats and salads.
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 2.9
TA: 6.2g/l
RS: 1.6g/l
Great white rioja from Vina Palaciega
Vina Palaciega Crianza 2007
Vina Palaciega Crianza 2007 is made from a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha grapes. The wine is garnet red in colour with tawny hues. Lovely and juicy hedgerow fruits and a touch of smoky oak on the nose backed by hints of cedar spice. Vina Palaciega Crianza is smooth and well structured with a lingering finish. An ideal accompaniment to all types of red meat, lamb and game. Perfect with cheese. Drinking now but will develop further in the bottle.
Alcohol: 13.0%
Acidity: 5.26g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.8g/l
pH: 3.6
A fine Crianza from Vina Palaciega
Vina Palaciega Reserva 2006
Vina Palaciega Reserva 2006 is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Garnacha grapes. Vina Palaciega Reserva is a full flavoured wine of great character and depth. A bouquet of herbs, leather and spices bursts from the glass, whilst the rich,textured palate offers concentrated ripe cherries,layered with earthiness and spice. The tannins are silky and well balanced resulting in a long elegant finish. Drinking well now but will develop further in the bottle. A fantastic partner to roasted red meats,game and mature hard cheeses. The grapes are carefully selected, de-stemmed then partially crushed with a high proportion of
full berries. The juice then undergoes a 15-20 day maceration period with pumping over taking place daily. A controlled fermentation follows at between 24-28 degrees C, using both native and selected yeasts. The wine spends 2 years in medium toasted American oak casks which contribute spicy aromas and flavours. The wine was then aged in the bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Acidity: 5.3g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.8g/l
pH: 3/5
A great Rioja Reserva from Vina Palaciega
Vina Palaciega Tempranillo 2009
Vina Palaciega Tempranillo 2009 is made from a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha grapes producing a bright wine with medium to high intensity. Intense primary aromas of fruit and red berries combined with notes of ripe fruit in perfect balance with the oak. Vina Palaciega Tempranillo is well balanced on the palate with a long satisfying finish.
Upon arrival at the winery the grapes are destemmed and partially crushed, with a high proportion of full berries. There is a 10 – 15 day maceration period where the juice is pumped over daily. Controlled fermentation at 24-28 degrees C, using both native and selected yeasts. The wine then spends 6 months in American oak barrels.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Acidity: 5.5g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.8g/l
Try this succulent tempranillo soon
