Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto

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Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto

Name: Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto
Brand: Marqués de Murrieta
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Spain, Rioja

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.3

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

This deep and complex red wine is the flagship of the Marqués de Murrieta winery. Grown in their famous Ygay estate, the Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto is a blend of Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano. The wine has a deep ruby-red color, with aromas of ripe red berries and spice, as well as hints of tobacco, leather and toast. On the palate, it has a silky texture, with a harmonious balance of sweet fruit, ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed now, or cellared for several years to come.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto is a balanced and sophisticated blend of Tempranillo and Mazuelo grapes.On the nose, it offers aromas of dark red fruit, cedar and spice. The palate is full-bodied, with a round and elegant tannin structure. Notes of blackberry, blueberry, and dried tobacco linger in the background, as well as subtle hints of leather and licorice. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant touch of oak. Overall, this is an enjoyable, complex wine with great depth and character.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2038

Profile

Sweetness:

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:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Tempranillo

Mazuelo

ORIGINS

Winery: Marqués de Murrieta

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

4.3

0 Review