Alvaro Palacios, Rioja Quinon Valmira other_regions_italy this distinguished cabernet franc finishes

this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit

just a matter of taste

Tasted at the Kumeu River Chardonnay vertical in London

It should drink well for up to 15 years or so

Alvaro Palacios, Rioja Quinon Valmira other_regions_italy this distinguished cabernet franc finishesThe single vineyard 2020 Quin de Valmira was produced with the Garnacha field blend that contains 10% other traditional varieties from the Valmira Vineyard at 616 meters in altitude. It fermented with some full clusters with indigenous yeasts in oak vats and matured in oak foudres and bocoyes for 16 months. It's very spicy, peppery and aromatic, floral, a little la Vosne Romane, with depth and complexity, very chalky, nicely textured, tasty, elegant