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Red Wine Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva 2017
Reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo and Graciano aged for 24 months in American oak barrels.
Reserva. 24 Months in American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: Marqués de Riscal
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Availability: In stock
€21.50
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An homage to the cellar masters which built the prestige of bodega Marqués de Riscal since its foundation in the mid-nineteenth century, Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva is made essentially from Tempranillo, complemented with a 5% of Graciano.
The letters XR mean "Extra Reserva". In the past, every time the master cellar found that a particular barrel had a distinctive quality, he would write the letters XR on the head of it. Although the XR wines were never released onto the market, they set the quality standard for the vintage. Started in 1869, the practice of identifying the XR barrels went on for almost a century.
Traditionally vinified, this Spanish red wine was macerated for 12 days and fermented under controlled temperature. After that, it was transferred into American oak barrels and aged for a period of 24 months.
Finally, Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva 2017 was bottled and aged for a further 12 months before hitting the market.
A resounding success, the second vintage of this elegant and characterful Rioja Red wine will pair well with casseroles, game dishes, cold cuts and cured cheeses.
Decant this reserva red wine 30 minutes before drinking.
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| Appearance | The red wine Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva is medium ruby with some purplish glints. |
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| Nose | The masterful use of American oak puts this blend of Tempranillo and Graciano in a class of its own. Strikingly elegant, with subtle notes of cinnamon, vanilla and black pepper, ripe blackcurrants and damson, and some smokey and balsamic remembrances. |
| Palate | Smooth-textured, nuanced and very refined, with round tannins, good grip and a superb acidity. Despite the long aging period, this wine from bodega Marqués de Riscal is surprisingly easy to drink, and it has an almost exhilarating quality to it. Finish is very long, with a spicy and balsamic note. |
| Our personal opinion | An instant classic, Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva 2017 is a glorious Rioja. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva 2016: Enterwine 94. Guía Peñín 93. J. Suckling 93. Marqués de Riscal XR Reserva 2015: Enterwine 94. Guía Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 24 |
| Peñin Score | 94 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Other guides | Decanter WWA 2022: Gold Medal & 96 points. J.Suckling 94. T.Atkin 92. Guía Proensa 91. Guía ABC 93. |
| Name of Award | Concurso de vinos Real Casino de Madrid 2022 - Gold Medal. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 95%, Graciano 5%. |
| Pairings | Birds, Civet, Cold meats, Cooked foods, Cow´s cheese, Game animals, Grilled lamb, Grilled red meats, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Meat and vegitables, Pasta with red sauce and meat, Red meat with gravy, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Vegetables, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
2 Reviews
Very tasty wine
Great 2016 tasty XR Reserva from this bodega. Very good value for its price, I'm hooked!
Review by
(Posted on 9 October 2022)
So nice and lush
Another awfully nice wine from Marqués de Riscal. Amazingly priced, if that were not enough.
Review by
(Posted on 31 August 2021)
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