COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Excellens Cuvée Especial is an exclusive release by the historic Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres, specifically designed for high-end gastronomy and premium dining. Sourced from select, old-vine Tempranillo parcels in the premier sub-region of Rioja Alta, this wine represents a modern expression of Rioja. The estate, founded in 1970 by Enrique Forner, revolutionized Rioja winemaking by introducing Bordeaux techniques, focusing on French oak aging and fruit preservation rather than excessive oxidation.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Excellens' range is strictly allocated and reserved exclusively for premium restaurants and specialty wine boutiques.
Fact 02
Marqués de Cáceres was founded with the help of legendary Bordeaux winemaker Émile Peynaud, who helped modernize Rioja's style.
Fact 03
The grapes for this Cuvée Especial are sourced from old vines averaging over 30 years of age in the clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alta.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested manually from low-yielding vineyards. After destemming and gentle crushing, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barrels and is subsequently aged for approximately 14 months in medium-toasted French oak casks (split between new and second-use barrels) to achieve a harmonious balance between vibrant fruit and refined wood integration, followed by refinement in the bottle.
