red wine aged more than 12 months in barrels, tempranillo grape variety

• Exhibitor: GRUPO PALACIO DE VILLACHICA
• Brand name: Palacio de Villachica vendimia seleccionada dehesa don Diego
• Sector: VINO TINTO CON D.O. CRIANZA

WINE MAKING:The grapes are harvested by hand and transported in pallets. Once in the winery they are mechanicallymechanically. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, the second fermentation, the malolactic fermentation, takes place in concrete tanks.fermentation, the malolactic fermentation, takes place in concrete tanks and the wine is then aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months.French oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. It is then bottled where it finishes its ageing process until it reaches the market.

HARVEST:A rather dry climate, two heat waves..., and a vineyard that despite this gave no sign of any stress. The abundance andThe abundance and generosity of rainfall in the previous year had something to do with it. The climate inherited from the previous vintage, combined with the dry climate of this vintagethe dry climate of this vintage has given birth to a great vintage.

TASTING NOTES: Deep purple-ruby colour. Intense aromas of ripe black fruit, blackcurrant, blackberry,together with those of the wood, vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg make for a very interesting presentation on the nose, inviting you to taste it on the palate.inviting to taste it on the palate, where it does not disappoint as expected. Intense in flavour, with body and tannins present, hints of nutmeg, toffee, toffee, vanilla, chocolate and nutmeg.nutmeg, toffee, toasted bread and cedar. Balance and elegance. A good example of our philosophy

Villachica Palace is a passionate dreamborn from the union of three Spanish wineries based in the Denominations of Origin Toro, Ribera del Duero and Rioja.The historic building of Toro is the place where we decide to locate the public entity. The history of its last inhabitant, the uniqueness of the building and its location in one of the Denominations of Origin of the Group make the Villachica Palace the perfect emblem and place.Palacio de Villachica is viticulture,developed with high technical quality standards.Palacio de Villachica is a compromisethat gives direction to all the decisions made by those of us who are part of the project. A commitment to the people who work with us, to their care and prosperity. A commitment to the environment, from which we extract the fruit with which we elaborate our dreams.The historic building of Toro is the place where we decide to locate the public entity. The history of its last inhabitant, the uniqueness of the building and its location in one of the Denominations of Origin of the Group make the Villachica Palace the perfect emblem and place.And the commitment to the moments that make our consumers happy in their day to day. We want to be part of the enjoyment of the pleasures that have built us as a culture: the gatherings of family and friends, the taste of a good dish of our closest gastronomy and the daily luxury of tasting a good glass of wine.