Alain Rousseau of Frogmore Creek Winery makes the wine

Wonderful savoury and herb tones are supported by spice

GOLD: 2013 Boutique Winemakers Awards

50% solera of reserve wines

SPAIN - Palacios Remondo La Montesa barbera Alain Rousseau of Frogmore CreekRioja 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