Plácet Valtomelloso Rioja Viura

Shockingly youthful for 14 years old. The color on this was very youthful, a medium to light gold. You can definitely sense the age and a very nice way as the citrus, stone fruit, and melon fruit flavors have turned more tertiary. Fun and decent complexity.

Wow and wow just wow. Indicative of this lustrious region. This wine was bright, it was confident, it was unpretentious yet elegant, balanced, beautiful. The nose spoke immediately with a story of its origin. White flowers, subtle apricot, Spanish romance. This is it my friends. Paired with my ceviche like a boss. This is life my friends. If you’re lucky enough to find a bottle and enjoy with a great friend, well then, you’re lucky enough. Cheers.

100% Viura. Oaked. Rich and savory. Delicious. Should age well.

100% viura and only white Alavaro Palacios produces; medium weight, lemon custard, creme brûlée & honeysuckle w solid acidity and mouthfilling flavor.

Brought by a friend which makes it better :)

More lifted fruit, orange zest than I expected for a 100% Viura. Rich texture, viscous, balanced w a clean finish (so good acids).

Sour and briny with notes of lemon curd. Underripe pineapple. #rioja #placet #palaciosremondo #2012

I'm a huge fan. 100% Viura, old vine, high elevation... This is what happens when bomb-ass red wine makers produce stuff they want to drink in the summer....

One of my all time fave white wines.

Bright acid at the onset. Abundant minerality. Acid waned, became a bit flabby.

Clean fresh. Firm ripe stone fruits and viscosity.