Bodegas Palacio

Country: SpainRegion: Rioja AlavesaChannel: On-trade

May 8

COUNTRY: SPAIN

REGION: RIOJA ALAVESA

Cosme Palacio is a historic estate firmly rooted in the Rioja Alavesa, one of Rioja’s most distinctive sub-regions, centred on the medieval town of Laguardia. Established in 1894, the Palacio family has combined generational experience with a forward-looking vision, cultivating vineyards on gravelly, limestone-rich soils that are exceptionally well-drained, exposed to abundant sunlight and moderated by Atlantic-influenced breezes. This unique terroir fosters wines with structure, aromatic clarity, and a natural balance of ripeness and freshness, reflecting both the region’s heritage and the estate’s meticulous vineyard management. Cosme Palacio emphasizes sustainable, low-intervention viticulture, including hand-harvesting and careful plot selection, ensuring each vintage expresses the character of its site.

The estate’s wines demonstrate both elegance and authenticity. The Vino de la Guardia Crianza exemplifies Rioja Alavesa’s signature clarity and balance, with layered red fruit and subtle oak integration. The Vinedos Viejos Reserva, sourced from carefully tended old vines, offers concentrated fruit, texture, and exceptional aging potential. At the pinnacle, the 1894 Rioja Tinto embodies the estate’s commitment to complexity, finesse, and a sense of place, highlighting the structure and aromatic purity that make Cosme Palacio one of Rioja Alavesa’s most respected producers.