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Parker 93 points / The 1958 Marques de Riscal Gran Reserva, also from an excellent vintage, is a bit darker in color than the 1964. Smoke, lightly roasted herbs, earth, and dried fruit aromas lead to a tasty, balanced, savory wine with plenty of fruit and life ahead.
Marques de Riscal is one of Rioja’s legendary estates. Here tradition and quality go hand in hand despite the Bodega’s enormous production and a few minor tweaks to update the...
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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...