About La Vendimia
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Garnacha, Tempranillo
- Price Range
- ¥2,300-2,900
- Alcohol
- 14%
La Vendimia ("the harvest") is the entry-level joven red from Bodegas Palacios Remondo, a 50/50 blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo. Hand-harvested grapes are fermented in stainless steel with gentle pump-overs, complete malolactic fermentation, and age only about four to five months in French and American oak — just enough to round the texture without masking the fruit. The label famously depicts a vine, symbolizing the estate's harvest.
This is what modern Rioja tastes like when it isn't trying to impress you with oak — just bright, honest Garnacha-Tempranillo fruit built for the table.
New to wine?
An easy, juicy introduction to modern Rioja — pure red-fruit character with no heavy oak to get in the way.
Food Pairings
A versatile, food-friendly red — excellent with jamón ibérico, grilled sausages, and casual barbecue fare. Its soft tannins and juicy fruit also make it an easy match for pizza and burgers.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings, and barbecues
Terroir & Winemaking
50% Garnacha, 50% Tempranillo. Hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks with pump-overs (remontage); full malolactic fermentation; aged approximately 4-5 months in French and American oak barrels.
About the producer
Bodegas Palacios RemondoGarnacha specialist in Rioja Oriental with a modern, fruit-forward styleVisit the producer page →More wines from Bodegas Palacios Remondo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does La Vendimia taste like?
- Ripe red and yellow cherries, redcurrant, and juicy orchard fruit with soft minerality and a touch of earthy spice, finishing round and refreshing with fully resolved, gentle tannins.
- What food pairs well with La Vendimia?
- It shines with jamón ibérico, grilled meats, and barbecue fare — simple, savory dishes that let its fresh fruit character come through.
- Is La Vendimia aged in oak?
- Yes, but only briefly — about 4 to 5 months in French and American oak, just enough to soften the texture without adding heavy oak flavor.
- Is La Vendimia a good introduction to Rioja?
- Yes. As Bodegas Palacios Remondo's entry-level joven-style red, it offers accessible, fruit-forward drinking that makes an ideal starting point for exploring Rioja.
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