Made only in excellent vintages, the wine Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva from DOCa Rioja is a paragon of tradition.
The 2019 edition of this Spanish red wine by bodega Marqués de Cáceres is made from old vine Tempranillo, sourced from 65 to 85-year-old vineyards with clay-limestone soils situated in Cenicero, Elciego and Laguardia. The main variety is complemented with a dollop of Grenache from Rioja Alta and Graciano from Cenicero.
Hand-picked in October, the grapes were destemmed before fermenting under controlled temperature and macerating for 30 days to extract colour and tannin. This Gran Reserva red wine went through the malolactic in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels.
After that, the red wine Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva 2019 was aged for 24-26 months in new and 2n year French oak barrels.
Finally, the wine Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva Vendimia Seleccionada was stored for no less than 4 years before hitting the shelves.
Aerate before serving.
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Appearance
The red wine Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva is deep ruby with a brick red rim.
Nose
This old vine Tempranillo with some Grenache and Graciano has an old-school aromatic profile, displaying fine wood, balsam and withered leaves, with a gentle core of forest berries, plums, black pepper and clove.
Palate
Polished, savoury and expressive, this wine by Marqués de Cáceres winery has a stimulating acidity, ripe tannins and excellent balance, ending with a note of Moroccan leather, spice and roasted coffee.
Our personal opinion
The wine Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2019 is a nicely priced age-worthy Rioja.
Year
2019
Type
Red
D.O.
Rioja
Bottle size
75 cl
Percentage of Alcohol
14.5
Serving tempurature
16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted?
One hour before serving
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming?
No
Organic
No
Is this product free of sulfites?
No
Vegan
Yes
Ageing
Gran Reserva
Type of ageing
Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels
24-26
Enterwine's Score
93
Percentage of variety
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano.
Pairings
Birds, Civet, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews, White meat with gravy
Taste
Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion
A special occasion, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
Vegan
