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Marqués de Riscal

Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva

Name: Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva
Brand: Marqués de Riscal
Price: 71.99 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Spain, Rioja

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva is a premium wine produced by Marqués de Riscal, a renowned winery in the Rioja appellation of Spain. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the winery's own vineyards, which are known for their unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including extended aging in oak barrels and bottle aging, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with a deep ruby color and aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla, and spices. The wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with a long and smooth finish, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or pairing with hearty dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva is a spectacularly crafted wine that displays a deep ruby color.The nose offers a complex bouquet of blackberry, licorice, leather, and earthy aromas. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with elegant tannins and a long finish. Concentrated flavors of dark plum, dried herbs, and baking spices are complemented by a hint of sweet oak. This is an impressive wine that is sure to impress.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Tempranillo

Graciano

ORIGINS

Winery: Marqués de Riscal

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.

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