Priorat Alvaro Palacios DOCA Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes 2005

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Priorat Alvaro Palacios DOCA Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes 2005

The wine

This cuvée is ruby red with hints of violet, while the nose gives off aromas of red fruits, coffee and basil. The mouth is savoury and structured, with silky tannins and a nice minerality.

The Palacios Remondo family can boast a winemaking pedigree dating back to 1651. Today, Alvaro Palacios is at the helm of the family domaine and produces some of Spain’s finest wines. Voted Spain’s most sensational wine producer by Wine Spectator, Alvaro Palacios places particular emphasis on vine management and avoids the use of chemicals wherever possible. His wines have big personalities, just like the man himself.