Red Wine Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2018
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The iconic red wine Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva is produced by the Marqués de Riscal winery from estate-grown grapes and from grapes bought to local La Rioja winegrowers.
One of the most prestigious Spanish red wines from La Rioja, the 2018 vintage is basically made from Tempranillo, sourced from vineyards over 80 years of age, with a smidgen of other red varieties.
Hand-picked and exactingly selected, the grapes were vinified in stainless steel tanks. After that, the best barrel samples of this Rioja red wine were blended and aged in French oak barrels for 28 months.
Finally, the red wine Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2018 was kept for 3 years in the cellar prior to its commercial release.
This varietal Gran Reserva red wine embodies like few others the very essence of La Rioja, one of the world's great wine regions.
Decant 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva is medium ruby with a garnet rim. |
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Nose | Rich and detailed, this Tempranillo with other red varieties exudes old Rioja nobility. Aromas of old wood, fine leather, undergrowth, Eastern spices, black fruit, toast, black truffles and vegetables. |
Palate | This wine of the Marqués de Riscal winery is intricate and layered, with a crisp acidity and an impeccable definition. Fruit and spices harmonize with a mineral and balsamic background. Long toasted finish. This is Rioja classicism at its best. |
Our personal opinion | Classy and dignified, the wine Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva 2018 is the epitome of old-style elegance. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2016: Enterwine 93. Wine Enthusiast: 95 points & Cellar Selection. James Suckling: 94 points. Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2016: Enterwine 93. Peñín 97. Guía Proensa 97. James Suckling 96. Wine Enthusiast 95. Mundus Vini - Gold. Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2014: Enterwine 93. Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2013: Enterwine 93. Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva 2005: Enterwine 93. Peñín 93. Parker 91. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
Ageing | Gran Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 28 |
Enterwine's Score | 94 |
Media rating | 94 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo, Otras variedades tintas. |
Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Poultry, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Specialty plates, Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |