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  • Country ranking ?

    295
  • Producer ranking ?

    92
  • Decanting time

    45min
  • 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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Vintage 1951

Spain 1951, with its diverse wine regions and rich winemaking traditions, has produced wines that captivate enthusiasts around the world. The 1951 vintage in Spain was a year marked by various regional conditions, leading to wines of mixed quality.

Spanish Reds in 1951: The red wines of Spain from the 1951 vintage exhibit a range of qualities and characteristics, largely influenced by the specific regions and grape varieties. In general, th...

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Tasting note

color

Deep, Brownish and Dark

ending

Short and Harsh

flavors

Earthy

nose

Forward, Unclean, Volatile and Mature

taste

Average in Acidity, Medium tannin, Balanced, One-dimensional, Dry and Silky tannins

Written Notes

Very deep brown colour. Strange nose, very sweet stewed fruit, dried plums, autumn apple. Strong, powerful, tar-like palate. Big drying tannin, horsey finish. Faded fruit.
  • 77p
Dark garnet red colour with brick red hue. Nose with hints of mild spices, balmy notes and restrained fruit. On the palate medium weight and good length, fine acidity, velvety tannins.
  • 94p
Good looking normal size bottle. Colour is brownish, and looking dark and deep. On the nose it is mature, forward, unclean and volatile. The taste is and dry, with medium tannin ., with silky tannins, and average in acidity, with balanced structure and the palate is one-dimensional. On the palate it is layered and has earthy flavours. The finish is short and a bit too harsh ..
- (Tasting note created by Tb's AI)
  • 78p
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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

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