COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Herederos Del Marqués De Riscal
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Marqués de Riscal Reserva is a benchmark red wine from the DOCa Rioja region of Spain, produced by Herederos Del Marqués De Riscal. The 2022 vintage is primarily composed of Tempranillo with a small percentage of Graciano, sourced from old vines planted before the 1970s in Rioja Alavesa's clay-limestone soils. The winery, founded in 1858, is known for its pioneering spirit and commitment to traditional winemaking. The wine is recognized for its elegant profile and significant aging potential, often identified by its signature wire mesh bottle wrapping.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's distinctive wire mesh wrapping was historically used to prevent counterfeiting.
Fact 02
Ernest Hemingway and Salvador Dalí were among the wine's early admirers.
Fact 03
Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja, established in 1858.
Fact 04
The use of old vines is a cornerstone of this wine's identity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Marqués de Riscal Reserva begins with grapes from old Tempranillo vines, often planted before the 1970s, situated in Rioja Alavesa. Fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures with a maceration period not exceeding 12 days. The wine then undergoes a significant aging process, typically spending two years in American oak barrels, followed by a minimum of one year of bottle aging before release. This meticulous approach ensures the development of a wine with classic Rioja characteristics: freshness, elegance, and fine structure.
