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while his uncle Alvaro Palacios spends his time between Priorat and La Rioja

delivering superb acidity and impressive weight

A lightly menthol-infused nose that is exceptionally ripe yet stops short of being surmature remains almost 100% primary with ample black fruit and spice aromas seamlessly merging into the rich

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