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Equivalent to £15.00 per bottle
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Key facts
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Rioja
- Grape
- Tempranillo
- Vintage
- 2007
- Producer
- Bodegas Palacio
- Winemaker
- Roberto Rodriguez
- Stopper
- Natural Cork
- ABV
- 13.5
Product Details
Tasting Notes
This silky smooth Rioja Reserva was awarded four stars by Decanter magazine - Made with old vine Tempranillo fruit, the wine was aged for a year in oak and a further two years in bottle.
- Medium Bodied
- Find out more about our tasting guide
Storage Instructions
This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 5 years
Expert Opinion
What our expert says
Awarded 4 stars in Decanter magazine, this is a smooth Rioja Reserva from an excellent vintage. It was made using old vine Tempranillo fruit then aged 12 months in small oak barrels and a further 24 months in bottle to create a lovely silky smooth taste.
Background
History
Bodegas Palacio is a centenary winery located in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa. It was founded in 1894 by Don Cosme Palacio and has a whole timeline of wines like The Glorioso, which dates back to 1928.
Winemaking details
Roberto Rodriguez
Regional info
Rioja Alavesa is situated to the west of Logrono, on the north of the river Ebro. The climate is influenced by the Atlantic and is comparatively cooler than the rest of Rioja, producing more elegant wines. This is of classic style and a true example of why the locals take such pride in their wine.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
Based on 32 Reviews
'Not a connoisseur'
By Micky620
22 April 2013
Novice
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2007 vintage
I thoroughly enjoy a glass of red wine with my evening meal but as the title suggests could not I suspect tell a £1000 bottle from that which I pay about £6. I genuinely try to 'Taste' the differences but unless a wine tastes really awful the reds I get from Tesco (normally Rioja and not more than £6.50 a bottle) are very acceptable to my limited tastes.
It's probably just me but...
By Plonker
22 April 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
I found this a little too acidic. It has a nice body and flavours but a very slight after taste. Enjoyed the case enough but will stick to my boring French certainties.
GLORIOSA RESERVE 2007
By Brazil
19 April 2013
Connoisseur
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
An excellent reserve at 50 % discounted price.Mellow fruity and good depth of flavour unlike a lot of reserve Riojas.Will buy again if on offer .
....flying in the face.....
By Boroimbiber
07 April 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
You can’t win ‘em all, even when this came free to me in a case as a competition prize. And then flying in the face of a Decanter award too! I’m confounded as to why leaving this in storage in cask and bottle since 2007 has any worth other than to artificially hike its price. OK I’m not Tempranillo’s biggest fan, give me Garnacha instead from Spain any day, but I do occasionally enjoy a Rioja. This one isn’t THAT bad but it’s just not the best, not even good-enough, actually it’s dull, it’s not cheap either at £15 a go, it’s 6 years old already and unlikely to improve. I'll be looking elsewhere then.
Pleasant supper accompaniment during week
By PaulineB
08 March 2013
Connoisseur
Female, aged 65 or Over
Very pleasant wine for supper during week - not quite good enough for a special dinner party but well worth its money
Really luscious Red
By littleolewinedrinker
22 February 2013
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2007 vintage
I love good Riojas that are within my price bracket and this one is as good as they get -smooth and slides down a treat. Give me more!
Very good Rioja
By Godaddy
11 February 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2007 vintage
This wine has great Rioja taste without being too oaky. At the price this is an exceptional wine that everyone enjoys. Buy it while you can
Marvellous Rioja
By SteveL
11 February 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 35-44
Several purchases of this Rioja have not disappointed. Earthy and dark with powerful oak finish is great with any strong flavoured foods and cheeses.
Easy drinking!
By Wineluva
10 February 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
Fairly light. Little fruit. Slight oak. No sharpness. Very easy to drink! Had several cases. Will definitely buy more when on offer.
Excellent value at the discounted price
By Colin
05 February 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2007 vintage
We have had several cases of the 2007 and have not yet been disappointed. We drink this with dinner most evenings and enjoy the rich plummy taste.
Quality wine from a quality producer
By MattH
01 February 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44
This review is for the 2007 vintage
Excellent modern Rioja with robust dark berry flavours and well-integrated oak. This is good at the regular price (c. £15), but outstanding value at the offer price, snap it up while you can.
Extremely disappointing for a wine at 8 pounds a b
By chawillia
31 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
I am very disappointed with this purchase. I am familiar with Riojas and was looking forward to a deep Rioja taste but alas no Rioja aroma or taste of Rioja was found.
Delicious and fruity
By Winegoddess
30 January 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64
A great wine at the price and I would buy it again. I bought this as the main course wine to go with a lamb tagine. Fourteen people drank it and all enjoyed. Masses of fruit with soft tannins and a moderately long finish. Good on its own, too. It was a real hit.
Great one!
By EricLeFrench
26 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44
This review is for the 2007 vintage
Great Rioja, full of flavour and somehow ligher than other Reseva. Definitively a steal when bought at 50% of....
Rock and Roll Rioja.
By Vinophile
26 January 2013
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
Good colour with soft tanins and a hint of vanilla from the oak. Not a great Rioja by any means but a pleasant enough drink.
Glorioso Rioja
By Johnd44
11 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 1997 vintage
This is one of the best Rioja wines we have had I think the 1996 was a little better than the 1997
Glorious Glorioso Rioja Reserva
By Bradders
03 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 45-54
This wine was a cheeky little number, smooth, very flavoursome. really enjoyed with Christmas Lunch. and The Cheese board on Boxing day Great choice.
This is a really good wine to have with Duck
By Titch22
26 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2005 vintage
A full flavoured wine which would also go with any red meat, pasta dishes or cheese.
Glorious Glorioso
By Elaine1408
23 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 45-54
We regularly drink Rioja but had not previously tried this - we did so after reading an email from a Tesco buyer recomending this. We purchased a box for Christmas during an offer period but quickly had to replenish our stocks for Christmas and were happy to do so even though the full offer had finished. Wnd excellent wine for anyone who enjoys a good rioja
Excellent wine
By Driven
19 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2007 vintage
This is a very smooth and pleasant wine almost to good to share most enjoyable
VERY GOOD VALUE
By SHIPPIE
18 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54
TRIED ONE BOTTLE, WILL KEEP THE REST FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, THIS IS WHAT RIOJA TASTES LIKE IN SPAIN.
A gem of a Rioja
By aussie72
17 December 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
This is a very pleasant and food friendly wine worth having a few in the wine rack.
Glorious Glorioso
By BeetleDad
17 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
One of the best mid-priced Rioja's I've had from Tesco. Inviting colour and bouquet did not disappoint in the tasting. You could swig a bottle of this down very easily, tannin well controlled, not overly fruity in that light taste sense but deeper tones of dark fruits. Recommended.
Pleasant and decent value
By John134
15 December 2012
Expert
Male, aged 45-54
This review is for the 2007 vintage
This is entirely Tempranillo grape whereas I usually prefer a blend. But it is smooth, drinkable and although it tastes as though it has reached its best it is good to drink at the moment.
good case
By sidcambs
13 December 2012
Expert
Female, aged 65 or Over
good case good tempranillo grape good nose proper after taste of fruit
EXCELLENT WINE
By ROBIN8
12 December 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over
Good value for money especially at the offer price. True Riocha flavours.
2007 not 2006
By Matilda
10 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
Received the 2007 vintage, not the 2006 as advertised. The 2006 is excellent but I don't think the 2007 is as good.
wine
By ste616
09 December 2012
Beginner
Male, aged 35-44
it was ok. dont know what i ordered before this but it was much better. this was a bit watery
Not impressed
By Stuart101
07 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
Not to my taste. I spent some time working in Spain and had hoped for this wine to offer more, but I thought it was strong, harsh, dull, woody, and lacking high notes of flavour. I wouldn't buy again.
Superb!
By drgr1947
07 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2007 vintage
Dont tell everyone. very underrated & excellent drinking. compares very favourably with other top riojas. keep it a secret please David
Heavenly
By Rose
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64
This is a delicious rich and mellow wine full of smooth blackberry flavours. Not to be missed, especially when on special offer, a genuine bargain.
A wine you'll order again and again
By Sam73
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44
This review is for the 2006 vintage
"Just like being in Spain" were the words a friend of ours used when he tasted this wine. It is smooth to the palate with plenty of depth but without any overwhelming earthiness. If you are wondering whether to try this for yourself, don't hesitate for a moment. The price tag (especially when it's on special offer) makes it excellent value for money.
