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Marques de Murrieta - Reserva - Rioja DOCa
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The flagship red 2018 Rioja Reserva was produced with a blend of 86% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo (a.k.a. Cariñena) and 2% Garnacha selected from their 300 hectares of vineyards that exemplifies the character of the vintage and the place. 2018 was a year with good rain and a cool season that resulted in a late harvest, which started on October 1 and was slow and delivered grapes with good freshness. Each variety and plot fermented separately in stainless steel. and the wines aged separately in American oak barrels for 21 months and then settled in concrete until bottling. It follows the path of the 2016, where I noticed a change that is taken further in this, controlling the power and increasing the freshness. It's very aromatic, a year completely different from the 2017; it has less structure and more freshness and subtler balance and enough oomph, concentration and power neatly compensated by freshness. I believe 2018 was a very good vintage to implement this change. It's perfumed, fresh, elegant and medium-bodied, with a velvety texture. Superb!
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Marques de Murrieta
- Country
- Spain
- Appellation
- Rioja
- Region
- La Rioja
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- Size
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
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About this wine
Marqués de Murrieta stands as one of Rioja's most prestigious estates, with a legacy of winemaking excellence spanning generations. This Reserva expression showcases the producer's masterful approach to blending Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano, and Carignan, a sophisticated composition that captures the essence of La Rioja's celebrated terroir. The region's ideal balance of altitude, continental climate, and mineral-rich soils produces wines of remarkable depth and complexity.
This red wine embodies elegance and power in equal measure, delivering a velvety texture alongside concentrated, perfumed character. The thoughtful blend of indigenous Spanish varieties creates a harmonious structure suitable for serious collectors and discerning palates alike. The 14% alcohol by volume provides perfect balance, allowing the wine's nuanced character to shine.
Pair this Rioja Reserva with lamb, beef, and grilled meats to unlock its full potential. It also complements mushroom-based dishes, aged hard cheeses, and charcuterie boards beautifully. An excellent choice for fine dining occasions and sophisticated entertaining.
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Behind the bottle
Region
La Rioja
La Rioja is arguably Spain's most prestigious wine region, internationally renowned for its high-quality wines, particularly its refined reds. Located in northern Spain, the region benefits from a diverse climate that ranges…
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Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most prominent wine appellation, located in the north-central part of the country along the Ebro River valley. The region spans three provinces, La Rioja, Álava, and Navarra, and was awarded Denominación de Origen…
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