COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Marqués de Vargas
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Marqués de Vargas Selección Privada 2017 is a red wine from the D.O.Ca Rioja region of Spain, produced by Bodegas Marqués de Vargas. The wine is a testament to the winery's commitment to quality, drawing grapes from the oldest plots on their estate, designated as 'Viñedo Singular' due to their unique characteristics and terroir. These plots, featuring calcareous-clay soils with gravel, are home to vines with an average age of 45 years. The Selección Privada is a limited production wine, typically made only in the best vintages, and was originally intended for the winery's private consumption before its release to the market. Bodegas Marqués de Vargas was founded in 1989 with a focus on producing red Reserva wines that express the distinctiveness of their estate and possess significant aging potential.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€66
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Initially made for private consumption.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from 'Viñedo Singular' plots.
Fact 03
Aged in new French oak barrels.
Fact 04
Limited production wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Marqués de Vargas Selección Privada begins with hand-harvested grapes, collected in small boxes and cooled overnight. Fermentation utilizes indigenous yeasts and occurs in tanks adapted to the soil type of each plot, with each grape variety vinified separately. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 22 to 25 months in new French oak barrels. The winery employs sustainable agricultural practices, avoiding herbicides and pesticides.
