Wonderful savoury and herb tones are supported by spice

needing time to open up

One hundred and thirty tasters voted for their favourite pinot noirs

vineyard planted in 1990s

hay and spice

SPAIN - Palacios Remondo La Montesa barbera Wonderful savoury and herb tonesRioja is synonymous with tempranillo but garnacha (grenache) is also an important part of this premium DOC in northern Spain. Importer Scott Wasley notes: ' La Montesa is the Palacios name for the shovel nosed hill slope above the town of Alfaro from which their main wines are selected. Most exciting, la Montesa has been rebuilt as a pure mountain garnacha, sporting an utterly appropriate burgundydydy bottle. The wine is aged 12 months (Crianza) in