# Quiñón de Valmira (2020)

- **Producer:** Bodegas Palacios Remondo
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Garnacha, Tinto Velasco
- **Region:** Rioja, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €350
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, black cherry, raspberry, liquorice, red cherry, cloves, cedar, vanilla, earth, leather, forest floor, tobacco

## About this wine

Quiñón de Valmira is a single-vineyard red wine from Bodegas Palacios Remondo, located in the Rioja DOCa, Spain. The wine originates from the Valmira vineyard, situated at an altitude of 616 meters, characterized by its unique Quaternary Era calcareous soils. The vineyard spans 3 hectares and features vines aged between 35-40 years, cultivated using traditional, organic methods with low yields. The Palacios family has a four-generation winemaking history, with Álvaro Palacios focusing on expressing the distinct terroir of Rioja Oriental and the potential of the Garnacha grape. The 2020 vintage has received significant critical acclaim.

## Interesting facts

- Valmira vineyard sits at 616 meters altitude.
- Soils are ancient, formed by calcareous sedimentation.
- Vine age is approximately 35-40 years old.
- Low yields produce scarce, small grape clusters.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured tannins are well-suited to rich proteins, where they can soften and integrate. The savory notes often found in Garnacha can complement earthy flavors like mushrooms and herbs, while the wine's inherent freshness can cut through richer sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Quiñón de Valmira begins with organically grown grapes from the Valmira vineyard. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in oak vats, followed by a long maceration period. The wine then undergoes aging for 16 months in oak foudres and bocoyes. Production volumes are intentionally kept low, with approximately 3,973 bottles produced for the 2020 vintage.