Spain’s leading white wine producer,
Rafael Palacios, has been renowned for years for his flagship wine
As Sortes and especially
Sorte o Soro (98+/100) and
Sorte Antiga (97+/100), which consistently earn awards and top scores as some of the finest
Spanish white wines.
All vines are planted on decomposed granite or on a mix of granite and sand. Minerality at its peak.
Rafa succeeds in crafting wines that are both Atlantic and mineral as well as Burgundian and gastronomic. A true tour de force for a Spanish white wine. Fully organic, with most vineyards also farmed biodynamically.
The
As Sortes 2023 (96/100) was a fantastic vintage, full and structured with great ageing potential.
As Sortes 2024 (not yet rated) is equally impressive, but especially for lovers of terroir and minerality. The winter was mild with significant rainfall, leading to an earlier bud break than usual. As a result, April frost caused considerable damage: 20% less production…
According to Rafa, this is his most mineral and saline vintage to date. He even describes 2024 as “the most radical vintage”.
Still young, yet already highly enjoyable and capable of ageing for many years. For lovers of great white Burgundies at still accessible prices: this is your chance!