COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2010
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Marqués De Murrieta
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 by Marqués de Murrieta is a distinguished red wine from Rioja, Spain. Produced by one of the region's historic wineries, established in 1852 and now guided by the Cebrián-Sagarriga family, the wine embodies a commitment to quality through tradition and innovation. It is crafted exclusively from grapes grown on the estate's Ygay Estate, with the 2010 vintage being a testament to the cooler growing conditions of that year, yielding a wine of exceptional structure and finesse. This wine is a flagship bottling, reserved for the best vintages, and has garnered significant international acclaim, including being named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2020.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€295
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-19°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named Wine Spectator's #1 Wine of the Year in 2020.
Fact 02
Only produced in the finest vintages, Castillo Ygay is the flagship wine of Marqués de Murrieta.
Fact 03
Grapes come from 'La Plana,' a single vineyard planted in 1966.
Fact 04
The 2010 vintage was aged for 24-26 months in oak, followed by extensive bottle aging.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010 involves meticulous attention to detail. Grapes are hand-harvested from specific vineyard plots. The Tempranillo and Mazuelo varieties are fermented separately in stainless steel tanks, with daily pump-overs and punch-downs to optimize extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24-26 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels, with Tempranillo in American oak and Mazuelo in French oak. A crucial final step is at least three years of bottle aging before the wine is released, ensuring its readiness for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
