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  • Country ranking ?

    127
  • Producer ranking ?

    22
  • Decanting time

    30min
  • When to drink

    now

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The Story

Marqués de Riscal Reserva wines are basically made from grapes from tempranillo vines planted before de 70’s, grown in the best clay-limestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. This variety withstands oak- and bottle ageing well thanks to its good balance of acidity and fine tannin. The Graciano and Mazuelo varieties, whose presence in the blend does not exceed 10%, provide crispness and a lively colour. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temp...

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The 14th of January, the physics Alejandro Graham Bell, born in Scotland and naturalized.North American, presents him in the patent office to register his invention: a phone. The 7th of August, was born in the village of Learwarden (Holland), Margarita Gertrudis Zele, whom war name is: Mata Hari (eyes of the Dawn).

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Dark garnet red colour with brick red hue. Mature and quite compact nose with hints of cold smoke and ashes at the beginning. Opening up quite slowly displaying hints of maturation aromas, balmy spices, chocolate and prunes. On the palate well structured with medium weight and convincing length. Demands time for evolution in the glass.
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Origin

Elciego, Rioja

Other wines from this producer

Baron de Chirel Reserva

Marques de Riscal Blanco

Marqués de Riscal Gran Reserva

Marques de Riscal Rueda

Riscal 1860

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