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Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2016

75cl

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Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2016 is the perfect demonstration of the elegance and balance that characterise the Marqués de Murrieta winery and its surrounding vineyards located at La Finca Ygay.

Marqués de Murrieta is a reserve red wine with a balanced ageing process of one and a half years in new and semi-new American oak barrels and two years in the bottle. The result is an elegant wine that combines complexity and finesse.

One of the most well-known wines in Spain, Marqués de Murrieta is synonymous with high-quality Rioja.

This oaky and spicy red wine pairs well with grilled meat, cured ham, grilled vegetables, fish and semi-cured cheeses.

Technical sheet

Type Of Wine:	red wine
Vintage:	2016 Other vintages 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1994, 1991, 1990, 1982, 1970 and N/A
Appellation:	Rioja (La Rioja, Spain)
Winery:	Marqués de Murrieta
Volume:	75cl Other volumes Magnum, 50cl and Double Magnum
Grapes:	Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Tempranillo
Allergens:	Contains Sulfites
Alcohol Vol.:	14%
Ageing:	Reserva
James Suckling Score:	94

Description of Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2016

Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2016 (Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo and Tempranillo)

TASTING NOTES:

View: Cherry red.
Nose: Refined fruit aromas that combine perfectly with the floral, balsamic and spicy notes and the touches of oak.
Mouth: The palate is juicy and rich, elegant and slightly toasted. Its tannins go unnoticed thanks to their perfect integration with its fruit. Very pleasant acidity that gives it length.

APPELLATION: Rioja.

VINEYARD: Located in Finca Ygay, the Ygay vineyards occupy an area of 300 hectares surrounding the winery, in the Rioja Alta, with an altitude difference from 320 metres to 485 metres.

PRODUCTION: Manual harvest from 3rd - 22nd October 2016. The bunches are destemmed and gently crushed. The varieties are fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Vatting lasts 8 days, during which time the must is repeatedly pumped over to encourage contact between the must and the skins, and to encourage a slow, natural extraction of aromas and polyphenols. After fermentation, the solid parts of the grapes are pressed in vertical presses, in a gentle and slow process that favours the extraction of the colour and ripe tannins that reside in the skins.

AGEING: Aged 22 months in American oak barrels of 225 L. capacity. A minimum of 12 months in bottle before being sold.

WINE PAIRING: Pairs well with grilled meat, cured ham, grilled vegetables, fish and semi-cured cheeses.

RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE: 15-16ºC

We recommend decanting this wine so you can enjoy this wine's aromas to the full.

How to serve

Consumption temp.

15-16ºC

Pairing

Starters Ham and sausages Cheese Goat cheese Meat Fish Semi-cured cheese Jamon Iberico Red meat Bluefish Cod

The Winery

Marqués de Murrieta

Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta is a family company with long tradition in Rioja. A project based at the junction of the wines with the familiar look. Its history dates back to 1852 with Luciano de Murrieta.

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Reviews of Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2016

4.5

4 customer reviews

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4 /5

Established in 1852, Murrieta is one of the oldest and most respected bodegas in Rioja Alta. Their wines are concentrated and long-lived and some, like "Castillo Ygay", have become legendary amongst wine-lovers. Marqués de Murrieta has not stood back and stagnated however; their 300 hectare estate produces Dalmau - a blend which represents an avant-garde expression of their terroir.

The freshness of the fruit predominates in the nose of this Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2016; aromas of strawberry, cherry, floral hints, notes of eucalyptus, thyme and fine woodwork. On the palate, the wine is harmonious, fresh and with polished tannins that give it a pleasant texture. Its fruity and long finish leaves an extraordinary sensation of freshness.

Food matches: All kind of red meats, bellota ham, grilled fish and dishes with rich sauces.

Serves at: 16º-18º C

Charles Waud , Sep 21

4 /5

Marqués de Murrieta Reserva es uno de los tintos riojanos de referencia, con altas puntuaciones y buenas opiniones por parte de los aficionados en todas sus añadas. Desde la añada anterior se muestra más fluido, fresco y frutal que en sus anteriores versiones. Un Rioja clásico adaptado a los nuevos tiempos y a los gustos de los nuevos consumidores.

Casa Ortega , Apr 21

4 /5

Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2015 es un vino tinto de la D.O.C. Rioja elaborado por bodegas Marqués de Murrieta. Muestra palpable de la elegancia, el equilibrio y la regularidad que caracterizan a la bodega Marqués de Murrieta y a sus viñedos circundantes situados en La Finca Ygay, Marqués de Murrieta es un vino tinto reserva con una equilibrada crianza de año y medio en barricas nuevas y seminuevas de roble americano y dos años en botella. El resultado es un elegante vino que aúna complejidad y finura y conjuga los mejores atributos de nuestra identidad con tildes de actualidad. Nota de cata de Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2015 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2015 es sobre todo un vino excelente, armonioso,con una nariz fragante y un paso por boca sedoso. De color cereza brillante, en nariz ofrece aromas de fruta refinada que combinan a la perfección con las notas florales, balsámicas, especiadas y los toques de roble precisamente medidos por unas manos expertas. Su boca es jugosa y rica,

Mesa 16 , Apr 21

Reviews of other vintages of Marqués de Murrieta Reserva 2016020150201402012

5/5

Were sent a bottle of this as a present, liked the wine so much that we sort it out at Drinks&Co, ordered it and it was delivered the next day. Excellent wine, service and price.

GARY BEST

4/5

Spicy aromas lead to intense cherry, red berries, ripe plum, licorice, chopped nuts and balsamic. On the palate the wine is silky and balanced with rounded tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and mineral with a hint of sweet spice.

Anonymous

4/5

- Intense cherry red in colour with aromas of red berries, ripe plum, licorice, chopped nuts and balsamic. On the palate the wine is silky and balanced with rounded tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and mineral with a hint of sweet spice.
- The Spanish love their lamb, beef and - obviously - jamón! This is the perfect partner.
- 89% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, 4% Graciano and 2% Garnacha.

Anonymous