Palacios Remondo

La Montesa Rioja Tempranillo Blend

8.8208 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo Blend
Duck, Pasta, Beans & Peas, Goose, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Game, Baking Spices, Herbs, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Venison, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Onion, Chicken, Veal, Paella
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Martin Bergo

Had with lamb and the wine structure didn’t hold up to the food.

Had with lamb and the wine structure didn’t hold up to the food.

Mar 16th, 2018
Brian Ager

A interesting blend of 88% Garnacha & 12% Tempranillo grapes which is medium bodied. Nose of fig, clove, and autumn leaves with the pallate adding flavors of raspberry sauce with a tinge of sweetness. A perfect pairing with cinnamon & paprika spiced pork chops topped with a cherry sauce and mashed potatoes. ($18) [10/16/18]

A interesting blend of 88% Garnacha & 12% Tempranillo grapes which is medium bodied. Nose of fig, clove, and autumn leaves with the pallate adding flavors of raspberry sauce with a tinge of sweetness. A perfect pairing with cinnamon & paprika spiced pork chops topped with a cherry sauce and mashed potatoes. ($18) [10/16/18]

2 people found it helpfulOct 17th, 2018
Tegan Marriott

Drinkable, although this wasn't in the same category as the more robust ,savory tempranillo that I am accustomed to, it still has the backbone+enough acidity & a little tannin to carry it through.

Drinkable, although this wasn't in the same category as the more robust ,savory tempranillo that I am accustomed to, it still has the backbone+enough acidity & a little tannin to carry it through.

1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2019
Pepe Portillo

Cereza con ribetes granate de capa media-baja. Fresas, yogur y romero. Fino, sedoso y persistente. Muy elegante.

Cereza con ribetes granate de capa media-baja. Fresas, yogur y romero. Fino, sedoso y persistente. Muy elegante.

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2017
Thomas Lengyel

$20 A big, slightly sweet nose. Herbal, grass notes in nose. Mild flavor. Easy drink. Strawberry notes. Yummy. Slightly sweet in flavor. Mild acidity. Mild alcohol. Medium body. Good Spanish party wine. Not fancy. Slightly acidic finish.

$20 A big, slightly sweet nose. Herbal, grass notes in nose. Mild flavor. Easy drink. Strawberry notes. Yummy. Slightly sweet in flavor. Mild acidity. Mild alcohol. Medium body. Good Spanish party wine. Not fancy. Slightly acidic finish.

Jul 2nd, 2022
Michael Gustafson

Soft milky warm Rioja. Percy likes too

Soft milky warm Rioja. Percy likes too

Apr 25th, 2021
Vasanth Balakrishnan

Very closed and reductive for first hour. Finally starts to open up with red bramble fruit, dried rose petals, forest floor and firm tannins on the finish, framed with solid acidity.

Very closed and reductive for first hour. Finally starts to open up with red bramble fruit, dried rose petals, forest floor and firm tannins on the finish, framed with solid acidity.

Mar 27th, 2021
Anne

Spain, rioja that is good but not great. I think it is technically higher rated than the Campo Viejo but I preferred the latter. I get hints of strawberry in this one. 14.5% alc by vol.

Spain, rioja that is good but not great. I think it is technically higher rated than the Campo Viejo but I preferred the latter. I get hints of strawberry in this one. 14.5% alc by vol.

Nov 18th, 2020
George Jordan

Medium ruby color, med+ aroma, red fruit cherry, strawberry, plum, lots of black pepper. Med tannins, med body, med alcohol, med flavor intensity. Very easy to drink, good with red meat

Medium ruby color, med+ aroma, red fruit cherry, strawberry, plum, lots of black pepper. Med tannins, med body, med alcohol, med flavor intensity. Very easy to drink, good with red meat

Sep 21st, 2020
Anne Walker

Very strong cranberry and cherry flavor. Needed to breathe for at least an hour

Very strong cranberry and cherry flavor. Needed to breathe for at least an hour

Aug 24th, 2020