Marques de Riscal Proximo S.C 2021
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Producer
Marques de Riscal
Grape(s)
Tempranillo (40%)
Cariñena (30%)
Graciano (30%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
With nearly 65,000 hectares of vineyard, 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 go back to 1858, when the Marques de Riscal, who was resident in Bordeaux, was asked to hire a French winemaker to help the locals improve their winemaking techniques, four years later in 1862 they produced the first ever Rioja wine to be bottled. In 1895 Marques de Riscal was the first non- French wine to win the diploma of honour in the Bordeaux Exhibition. Today the company owns nearly 600 hectares of vines, across La Rioja, Rueda and Castilla y Leon regions. Since 2006 Riscal inaugurated “The City of Wine” including a state-of-the-art winery and a hotel designed by the famous architect Frank O. Gehry.
Tasting Notes
Próximo is a modern, approachable expression of Rioja from Marqués de Riscal, one of the region’s most established producers. Based predominantly on Tempranillo, the wine combines ripe red and black fruit with subtle vanilla, spice and gentle oak character. The palate is smooth and generous, with fresh acidity, soft tannins and a rounded, fruit-driven finish.
Food
A natural match for tapas, grilled meats, charcuterie, pasta and everyday Mediterranean dishes.
