Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Priorat Tinto

Description

Les Terrasses is a hymn to old terrace vineyards as found in the Priorat region, made from Carinena, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. It’s an emblematic wine that delivers structure, elegance, and the characteristic texture of wines from that area. Alvaro Palacios is simply a great leader of the movement called “The New Spain,” probably the most famous Spanish winemaker worldwide, thanks to his wines—especially L’Ermita, considered Spain’s most important wine. Alvaro was born in a “wine cradle,” one of nine children of the Palacios Remondo estate owner. From early on he knew his calling. He studied in Bordeaux and interned at Château Petrus, where Jean‑Pierre Moueix showed him the immense importance of producing great wines. In 1989 Alvaro Palacios settled in a small region of clustered villages and centuries‑old vines perched on difficult slate slopes. In 1990 he bought Finca Dofi and launched a lifelong project, leading to his current status as the most influential Spanish winemaker in the world.