Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita 2018

This exquisitely perfumed wine dazzles with intoxicating aromas of violets, lavender, and lush purple fruits underscored by mineral slate notes. The full-bodied palate reveals a masterful structure—tight yet polished tannins create a beautifully compact yet layered mouthfeel that's both chewy and refined. With superb finesse and laser-like precision, this age-worthy Spanish red offers remarkable depth while maintaining elegance. Though already impressive, optimal drinking begins after 2022 when its powerful structure further harmonizes—a cellar-worthy selection for collectors seeking world-class Rioja or Priorat wines with both intensity and grace.