1996 Cosecha Cosme Palacio y Hermanos - Rioja

The 1996 Cosecha Cosme Palacio y Hermanos is a charming vintage from the heart of Rioja, Northern Spain, where sun‑soaked vineyards on clay‑calcareous soils meet the cooling breezes of the Sierra de Cantabria, giving Tempranillo grapes vibrant acidity and layered complexity. Founded in 1894, Bodegas Cosme Palacio y Hermanos has long championed old‑vine fruit and careful oak maturation, producing wines that age gracefully. This 1996 vintage offers mellow plum and cherry notes, hints of leather, spice and cocoa, with silky tannins and a lingering finish. Perfect with roast lamb, hearty stews, chorizo or aged Manchego, it’s a deliciously classic Rioja experience.