Glorioso Tinto Reserva — Vintage 2021 — Rioja — Red

Glorioso Red Reserva 2021 — Bodegas Palacio, D.O.Ca. Rioja

Name: Glorioso Tinto Reserva
Brand: Bodegas Palacio
SKU: ATIN-RIO-TEM-PAL-GLO.RES-21-75
Price: 12.90 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Bodegas Palacio·Rioja

12.90€VAT included

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Vintage

2021

Grape varieties

Tempranillo

Alcohol content

13% vol% Vol.

Temperature

16-18°C

Volume

75cl

Region

Rioja

Wine type

Red

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“100% Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, aged 22 months in French oak. Ripe dark fruit, warm spice and a long, silky finish.”

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Technical sheet

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Nose

Intense bouquet of ripe dark fruit — blackberry, blueberry and plum — with cedary, chocolatey French oak influence, warm spice notes of cinnamon and ginger, and a delicate hint of dried flowers.

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Palate

Full-bodied and generous on the palate with silky, well-integrated tannins and a refreshing mineral thread; flavours of ripe fruit, dark chocolate and sweet spice supported by crisp, balanced acidity.

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Finish

Long, lingering finish with impressions of dark chocolate, cool menthol and warm spice; the tannins fade gracefully, leaving an elegant and persistent aftertaste.

Grape varietiesTempranillo

AgingReserva

DecantingRecommended

Glorioso Reserva 2021 stands as one of the most enduring expressions from Bodegas Palacio, a historic estate founded in 1894 in Laguardia, at the heart of Rioja Alavesa. Crafted from 100% Tempranillo grown on clay-limestone soils under a climate balanced between Atlantic freshness and Mediterranean warmth, this wine reflects the French-influenced winemaking philosophy that has defined the house since its earliest days.

Following fermentation, the wine spends 22 months ageing in premium French oak barrels before a further minimum of 12 months of bottle refinement. This unhurried approach allows the fruit and wood to integrate seamlessly, yielding a wine of genuine complexity and poise rather than raw power.

On the nose, the bouquet opens with concentrated dark fruit — blackberry, blueberry and ripe plum — underpinned by the cedary, chocolatey influence of the French oak, with delicate layers of warm spice: cinnamon, ginger and a whisper of dried flowers. The mouthfeel is full and generous, with finely structured, silky tannins and a seam of mineral freshness that gives the wine its characteristic identity. Mid-palate flavours show real depth and cohesion, while the finish is long and lingering, leaving impressions of dark chocolate, cool menthol and sweet spice.

Food-friendly and age-worthy, Glorioso Reserva 2021 pairs beautifully with slow-roasted lamb, chargrilled beef, aged Manchego, cured Ibérico ham and richly sauced game dishes. Its structured yet approachable profile makes it equally compelling on its own as a contemplative pour.

If you're looking to buy a premium Rioja red wine online, Glorioso Reserva 2021 by Bodegas Palacio offers a compelling blend of tradition, terroir and craftsmanship — available now from Mercado 46 with European delivery.