A. Palacios L'Ermita 2021

Alvaro Palacios, the heritage of old world viticulture Descendant of a 4 generation of wine producers, the passion of wine runs in Alvaro Palacios blood. At a time when Spain was known for its branded wines, Alvaro Palacios was driven by a greater “wine grower” vision. He wanted to make a wine that embodies its specific terroir, he wanted to Make Great Classic Wines . Convinced that in the Old World, you should do what it was done by the Ancestors, Alvaro Palacios began to seek a unique place with a legendary wine past, a mystic atmosphere, a century-old vineyards and preserved ancestral winegrowing traditions. His search led him to Priorat, in Catalonia, where the Garnacha is the historical queen variety, and it was a revelation to him. Today, his organically farmed vineyard is planted on cool slate soils. Located on steep slopes, it is a constellation of tiny and very demanding plots of very old vines. Guided by the wisdom of the past and his deep respect for Nature, he has worked tirelessly to produce one of today most iconic wines in Spain. L’Ermita, the emotion of classicism A shaded amphitheater at the feet of Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion shrine, in the heart of historic Priorat. A harmonious, intimate and grandiose landscape. Its steep, northeast-facing slopes accommodate 1.45 hectares planted in 1939 to the region’s top variety: Garnacha. Vines emerge from cold, beautiful green slate soils. Or else from granite and sandstone promontories shining on the slope. Magic minerality with inscrutable strength. Tended with the utmost care and perfumed by the soft breeze, the vines produce a cold wine, which is full of mystery and enigmatic exclusivity and beauty. The 2021 vintage - a historic year One name will forever be associated with the first weeks of 2021: Filomena. Thas was the name given by the international meteorological services to the snow and ice storms that affected a large part of the Iberian peninsular. In the vineyards in Priorat, the snowfall started on the 9th January and more than 50cm accumulated over three days. After Filomena's icy blast, a noticeable change in weather happened. The vines had enjoyed the snow, but now they were facing drought as rainfall was extremely scarce. Finally, rains and considerable rise in temperatures happened in May. The Summer was mild with maximum temperatures that on many days did not rise above 30 degrees. Dry, mild with contrasts in light. A summer of endless delight. The lack of heat slowed down the development of the grapes. Therefore team had to watch the ripening of the fruit and the weather constantly. A fresh, moderate and dry vintage pulses through the magic wines of 2021. Rounded and subtle, shining examples of the precision and bravery of the mother vines during a time of sobriety. They are wines of subtle emotion, wines that shine like stars.

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