Aubaguetes Alvaro Palacios 2016
Aubaguetes Alvaro Palacios 2016 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Carignan, Grenache Blanc (Priorat, Spain), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, steak, beef stew.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbo al Norte Comando G 2017 Comando G · Sierra de Gredos | £1365.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non More Than A Number 2002 Sine Qua Non · California | £1200.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non Turn the Whole Thing Upside Down Magnum 2009 Sine Qua Non · California | £933.00 | |||
| Sine Qua Non Into the Dark Grenache 2004 Sine Qua Non · California | £808.00 |
Having spent several years working at Château Pétrus, Alvaro Palacios established his own winery in 1989 in the less well-known Catalonian region of Priorat, where he had managed to find some incredible parcels of exceptionally old, low-yielding vines. In a relatively short space of time, he has gained a reputation as one of Spain’s most significant winemakers and his wines are comfortably some of the best in the region. First released in 2015, Aubaguetes is a rugged, powerful and distinctly mineral wine from a single ancient vineyard in the village of Bellmunt. The 2016 instalment is a slightly modified blend of 78% Garnacha and 21% Cariñena, with 1% Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo. Annual production is incredibly small, with around 1,500 bottles from this vintage.