Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest Rioja wineries. Founded in Elciego (Álava) in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga. Since the beginning they have always had a clear vocation for creating the quintessential Spanish wines from Rioja. Marqués de Riscal Reserva is a red wine made with Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo from vineyards that are over 40 years old, located on clayey-calcareous soils.
After the harvest, the grapes ferment at a controlled temperature with a maceration of 12 days. Once the harvest has finished, the wine goes through a minimum ageing of 2 years in American oak barrels. It is left to stand in the bottle for a minimum of one year before it is launched on to the market. A wine that falls within the canons of Riojan classicism, fresh, fine, elegant and with great ageing potential.
Marqués de Riscal Reserva Rioja
€24.00
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Intense cherry colour with brown edge |
| Nose | Aromas of candied fruit (plums, dried apricots), aromatic (lavender, herbal touch), funds of leather, spices (cinnamon, clove, pepper) |
| Palate | Very smooth and with great texture, great fruit-wood balance, with kindness, lengthy finish with hints of leather and spice |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Tempranillo, Cariñena, Graciano, Mazuelo |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Style | Typical old world wine |
| Estate/Producer | Herederos del Marqués de Riscal |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Vinification | It was fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged in American oak for 18 months. It was aged in bottle another two years before being released |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now, great ageing potential |
