Marques de Murrieta Reserva 2017

Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Producer
Marques de Murrieta
Grape(s)
Tempranillo (87%)
Graciano (6%)
Mazuelo (5%)
Garnacha (2%)
Type
Red
Style
Complex
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The region of La Rioja lends its name to Spain`s most widely recognised wines. Rioja is split by three major districts; Alta and Alavesa to the north, which are higher in altitude and the hot dry Oriental district to the south (previously known as Rioja Baja). Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo are the main red grape varieties used however more international varieties can also be used. The traditional aging classification system gives Rioja wines their distinctive style through the influence of extended ageing in oak barrels.

Producer

The origins of the Bodegas can be traced back to 1848, when the Marques, Luciano de Murrieta travelled to Bordeaux to learn the art of winemaking. However it was not until 1878 that he purchased the Ygay estate, situated close to the city of Logrono. Today the business is still in family control, owning some 300 hectares of vineyards in the Rioja Alta.
Tasting Notes
Marques de Murrieta Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano and Grenache grown in Rioja Alta at atitudes between 320 and 485m. The varietals are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks before being aged for 16 months in American oak barrels. The result is a rich and harmonious wine, with notes of cherries, balsamic, chocolate, vanilla and a hint of eucalyptus.
Food
Grilled and baked scallop with red wine sauce and truffled liquid potato. Twice-cooked sea bass, sweet onion, apple and foie mousse and fine velouté. Roast breast of Mallard duck, crispy potato and borage flower. Soft cow`s milk cheese and truffled Brie.