Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Tinto
Red wine
4.3
Expert Rating
4.6
Most Reviewed
2011
750 mL
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
2051
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
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.