Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2012-2017 in wooden box

Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva

One of the most famous wines from Spain, comparable to Vega Sicilia and Pingus. This wine comes from the La Plana vineyard, located almost 500 meters above sea level, where old vines of tempranillo and mazuelo thrive in calcareous soil. Tempranillo (86%) and mazuelo (14%) are vinified separately. Tempranillo is aged for 28 months in American oak barrels, while mazuelo is aged for 28 months in French oak barrels. After aging, the wines are blended and aged for 6 months in cement vats. The wine is then aged for at least 3 years in bottle before being released. When released, the wine is 9 years old, but still young. It has a deep color with a violet hue. The aroma offers notes of cherry, dill, cloves, vanilla, blackcurrant, leather and orange. The taste is well balanced with dark, spicy fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins. Ygay is a perfectly balanced wine that can be stored for 40-50 years and develop greater complexity. If enjoyed young, it is recommended to decant the wine 1-2 hours before serving at 15-16 degrees.

Marqués de Murrieta is a well-known name in Rioja. Luciano de Murrieta focused on quality in Rioja in 1844, inspired by his experience in Bordeaux. In 1878, he acquired the Ygay estate, which is now one of Spain's most prestigious wine houses. From the more than 300 hectares, only five wines are produced, from Reserva and Gran Reserva to the iconic Dalmau and Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. One of Spain's most renowned white wines, Capellanía, is also produced. Marqués de Murrieta also owns Pazo Barrantes in Rias Baixas, known for some of Galicia's finest white wines. In 2016, they were awarded the 'Elle Gourmet Award for the Best Winery'.