Glorioso Reserva 2021 is the expression of more than a century of expertise in Rioja Alavesa. Behind every bottle is Bodegas Cosme Palacio, founded in 1894 and a forerunner in the revolution that transformed Spain's first designation of origin. A historic brand, registered in 1917, which continues to be a benchmark of quality and tradition in the birthplace of the greats.
A classic with a modern soul: Intense in fruit, precise in the ageing and delicious on the finish. The perfect occasion to enjoy it.
Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French and American oak barrels.
Barrel aging time
20 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.2
Sugar
0.4
pH
3.53
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
Glorioso Reserva 2021 is an invitation to travel back in time. Each sip holds the essence of a unique region and the know-how of generations who have devoted their lives to perfecting the art of the Tempranillo grape. It is the result of patience, respect and passion: Three years of ageing and more than a century of history concentrated in a bottle that promises deep emotions.
It is impossible to talk about this wine without talking about Bodegas Cosme Palacio, a winery that was founded in 1894 in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa region and that changed the way wines are understood in the region forever. It was a pioneer in the revolution that led Rioja to excellence, and its name is among the Historic Wineries of the D.O.Ca. (Denomination of Origin Qualified) Rioja. Since then, its legacy has remained intact: Making wines that are true chronicles of tradition and quality.
In the glass, Glorioso Reserva 2021 displays the elegance that only time can bring. Aged for 36 months, with at least 20 months in French and American oak barrels, it offers a perfect harmony between ripe fruit and delicate spicy notes. It is an enveloping wine, with freshness and character, which leaves a memorable mark after each tasting. Served between 16 and 18 ºC, it is the ideal companion for big game, feathered game, all types of meat and cured cheeses.
Enjoying Glorioso Reserva 2021 is much more than uncorking a bottle: it is paying homage to a century-old history and to a region that has produced some of the best wines in the world. Its previous vintages have won over the critics with outstanding scores (94 points Guía Gourmets, 92 Tim Atkin, 92 James Suckling), and this one promises to follow the path of excellence. If you love wine, now is the time to experience Glorioso.
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It has an attractive and bright cherry red colour.
Nose
It is very clean and subtle on the nose. The first sensation is one of complexity and elegance, with aromas of ripe red fruit such as sultanas and prunes dominating the nose, accompanied by hints of spices such as vanilla, clove, caramel and a slight roasted flavour.
Mouth
On the palate, it is enveloping and glyceric. It leaves a sensation of sweetness due to its maturation. The natural acidity gives it a very pleasant freshness and liveliness with a finish reminiscent of chocolate and a mineral touch that gives it personality.
Bodegas Cosme Palacio is one of the most historic wineries in Laguardia, the heart of Rioja Alavesa, and one of those that has best adapted to modern times. It was founded in 1894 by Cosme Palacio y Bermejillo, a well-known businessman and politician from Bilbao—he served as a provincial deputy and president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Vizcaya capital—who, unintentionally, completely revolutionized the Rioja wine sector. After studying enology in Montpellier and alongside the winemaker Domingo Garramiola, Cosme Palacio traveled to Valbuena de Duero to continue experimenting.
Years later, Cosme Palacio returned to Rioja determined to apply the Bordeaux winemaking techniques he had learned in France, while Domingo stayed in the lands of Valladolid to take charge of one of the most promising wineries in the area: Vega Sicilia. During the 1980s, the winery decided to undertake a process of enological modernization with the help of the Frenchman Michel Rolland, who was already considered one of the best winemakers in the world. Rolland reinterpreted the winery’s most iconic brand, Cosme Palacio y Hermanos, transforming it into the first modern wine of Rioja, a pioneer of the so-called ‘signature wines’ and ‘high expression wines.’
The acquisition of the winery by the powerful Hijos de Antonio Barceló group in 1998 turned Bodegas Palacio into one of the most modern companies in the Rioja wine industry. Today, it is part of the group Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos.
