Álvaro Palacios Quiñon de Valmira 2018 (750ml) Treviso

Álvaro Palacios Quiñon de Valmira 2018 (750ml) TrevisoAfter studying Oenology in Bordeaux, and a stint at Chateau Petrus, Alvaro Palcios travelled his native Spain searching for the right spot to produce wine. He settled on Priorat and acquired his first vineyard Finca Dofi in 1990. lvaro hit the top range with the 2018 Quin de Valmira, which scored an all time high of 98 points, placing it as Wine Advocates 4th highest scoring 2018 Rioja. The 2018 oozes class, production has grown since 2014, but is

whereas the adjacent but slightly higher-elevation Three Angels vineyard gives it a solid structure

modern-day Évangile

It has plenty of black plum flavor

Its over-the-top full-bodied style is marked by extreme concentration

or just to be enjoyed by itself

with body from the lees

It is one of the biggest limestone hills and has an area of 300 hectares

The Grand Vin 2020 Chateau Giscours is based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot that spent 17 months in 50% new French oak

We decided about the blend when we tasted the vins clairs

It closes out with a dash of pomegranate

and spicy finish

Food PairingThis unique wine can be enjoyed on its own or as a complement to pizza