Alvaro Palacios

Founded in 1894 by Don Cosme Palacio y Bermejillo, since 1988 this historically significant Bodega has been owned by Hijos de Antonio Barceló, one of Spain’s largest wine groups. Their purchase allowed for much needed investment in what is now one of the most modern wineries in the region. They own 170 hectares of vineyards as well as buying in fruit from growers on long term contracts. There are 12,000 barrels here, mostly of French oak, where the Crianzas and Reservas are slowly matured. The Viña Portil is a classic Crianza wine made from 100% Tempranillo, with plums, raspberries and gentle oak spice.