

Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2016
The Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva is one of the most famous wines in Spain, due to its long history, consistent high quality and also for the many literary references it has inspired over the years. The wine has been enjoyed for generations by wine lovers all over the world, and praised by celebrities from the world of the arts and culture such as Ernest Hemingway, Salvador Dalí and Frederick Forsyth. Famous for its bottle wrapped in a metallic gold mesh, today it can be found in over 100 countries, and it is regarded as a benchmark for Rioja red wines. The Riscal Rioja Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano grapes that spend 24 months in American oak. Intense black-cherry in colour this Rioja displays expressive aromas on the nose with notes of liquorice, cinnamon, black pepper and just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing, thanks to its great complexity and ripe, concentrated fruit. Fresh and easy to drink on the palate, good backbone and lovely, polished tannins. The long, persistent finish leaves gentle balsamic reminders of the finest quality.
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The Producer Marqués de Riscal | Rioja Alavesa
Marqués de Riscal is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja. It was founded in Elciego (Álava) in 1858 by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga and from the very outset it has been a point of reference in the winemaking industry...
Other wines from this producer
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2015
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva 2014
Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2016
Marqués de Riscal Rueda Sauvignon Blanc 2018
The Region Spain | Ebro River Valley
Snaking between the Sierra de Cantábria mountains and the Sierra Demanda, the River Ebro and its tributaries have helped carve out vineyards that have been celebrated for at least two centuries. Rioja DOC/DOCa is a wine region that has traditionally carried Spain’s reputation for high quality wine...
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Belezos 50/50 Rioja 2019
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Bodegas Zugober Belezos Rioja Crianza 2017
Bodegas Zugober Belezos Rioja Blanco 2017
Prados Fusión Garnacha Syrah 2018
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Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Reserva 2016
The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red wine grape popular in Spain and is the most important grape variety in the production of Rioja, where it is traditional to blend grapes, although many pure Tempranillo wines of excellent quality are now being...