Marqués de Cáceres
Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Gran Reserva
4.8
Expert Rating
4.2
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
This 2009 Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Gran Reserva is a stunning example of classic Rioja winemaking. The blend of 94% Tempranillo, 4% Mazuelo, and 2% Graciano creates a vibrant, full-bodied red with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, spices, and hints of cedar and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is rich and concentrated, with a velvety texture and a long, smooth finish. Aged for 24 months in American and French oak barrels, this Gran Reserva is a classic example of the Rioja region's finest winemaking. Enjoy now with a variety of dishes, or lay down for at least another decade.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Gran Reserva is a mature and complex wine.It has a deep ruby color with aromas of ripe dark fruits, leather, smoke, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with flavors of dark cherry, plum, tobacco, and leather, all backed by a hint of oak. The finish is long and smooth with a lingering hint of tobacco and spice. Overall, a well-balanced, mature Rioja with great complexity and structure.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Tempranillo
Mazuelo
ORIGINS
Winery: Marqués de Cáceres
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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